Description
Delicious creamy tomato pasta with broccoli brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Hearty vegetables and rich sauce combine for a quick, satisfying meal that delivers bold flavors you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (such as spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
Main Vegetables:
- 1 medium head broccoli, florets cut small (large stem removed)
- 1 pint (473 milliliters) grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 7.5 ounces (212 grams) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- Black pepper, for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta until it reaches a perfect al dente texture, then carefully drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Introduce finely chopped onions and a pinch of salt, gently sautéing until they become soft and translucent, releasing their delicate sweetness.
- Incorporate halved grape tomatoes, crushed garlic, and vibrant broccoli florets into the pan. Splash a small amount of water, cover, and allow the vegetables to steam and become tender, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Enrich the mixture by stirring in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and a whisper of garlic powder. Pour in creamy coconut milk, creating a luscious sauce that gradually thickens and develops depth.
- Reunite the cooked pasta with the robust sauce, gently tossing to ensure every strand is lavishly coated. Let the pasta mingle with the sauce for a few moments, absorbing the rich, complex flavors. Finish with a generous grind of black pepper, elevating the dish with a subtle kick of warmth.
Notes
- Enhance the pasta’s flavor by toasting the garlic and onions until they develop a golden-brown caramelized color, releasing deeper, richer notes.
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli interchangeably, ensuring the florets are uniformly chopped for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Customize the creaminess by adjusting coconut milk quantity – less milk creates a thicker sauce, while more creates a lighter, more liquid consistency.
- Transform this recipe into a protein-packed meal by adding grilled chicken, chickpeas, or plant-based protein crumbles for extra nutritional value and satiety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg