Spaghetti with Broccoli Sauce
- Total Time
- 0:35
- Prep
- 0:15
- Cook
- 0:20
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
A fantastic, flavorful alternative to red sauce. Enjoy as is or top with roasted tomatoes or chopped, sweet pickled peppers.
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cooking spray2 spray(s)
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olive oil1 Tbsp
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uncooked onion(s)1 medium, chopped
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uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti8 oz
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canned chicken broth1 cup(s)
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uncooked broccoli6 cup(s), florets, fresh or frozen
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low fat cream cheese¼ cup(s), softened
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table salt½ tsp
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crushed red pepper flakes¼ tsp
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grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup(s), high-quality recommended
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat; add oil. When oil begins to shimmer, add onions; sauté until onions turn translucent and start to caramelize, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- While onions are caramelizing, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta but reserve some cooking liquid. Do not cool pasta with cold water.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over high heat, bring broth to a boil. Add broccoli, reduce heat to medium-low and cover tightly; cook for 10 minutes. Remove broccoli from broth with a slotted spoon and add broccoli to sautéed onions; reserve broth.
- Add cream cheese to onion-broccoli mixture; stir until cream cheese dissolves. Simmer gently over low heat, about 5 minutes.
- Scrape onion mixture into a food processor and add reserved broth, salt and red pepper flakes; puree until smooth.
- Place pasta in a serving dish and top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup per serving.