

The packaged versions either have cornstarch or Maltodextrin as a thickener. I made this a few times without any thickener and as much as the pasta cooked and most of the liquid was absorbed, it was still runny even after 10 minutes of sitting.I just put the rest in a small sealed container in my pantry to make this side dish even faster next time. The seasoning comes together in 5 minutes and there is enough to make a few side dishes.

So as the name implies it’s mainly made from garlic and salt and parsley and a few other spices. Well we have received tons of emails requesting us to focus on more side dishes that steer away from the additives so today we are happy to announce our Garlic and Herb Bow-tie pasta ! 🙂 A lot of people complain of headaches after consuming Chinese food for dinner and the consumption of MSG would be the reason. It is an excitotoxin, which means it overexcites your cells to the point of damage or death.

It’s also one of the worst food additives on the market. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer added to thousands of foods you and your family regularly eat. Unfortunately the packaged side dishes you find in the supermarket almost always contain MSG. Side dishes are obviously a main component of any meal, and some of you may even make them completely as a vegetarian meal. Without question, the side dish section of our blog is the most popular with our Parmesan Garlic Noodles leading the pack for over 7 years !! However, our Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo is slowly closing in.

If you like a little spice, add some crushed red pepper flakes.Creamy garlic and herb bow-tie pasta that is cooked in one pot and ready in 15 minutes!.And most importantly, use good cheese! I like Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano, don’t buy the cheap stuff, it’s just not the same.Reserve some of the pasta water before draining, you’ll add some of it back in after which will keep it from being dry, without having to add too much oil.Don’t overcook the pasta, there is nothing worse than mushy pasta.You can see all my pasta recipes here for more dinner ideas! Pasta and Broccoli Tips for SuccessĪ few quick tips for making this perfect every time. I’ve since made variations of it adding sausage in this Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage recipe, which is also divine if your family insists on having meat. When everything is mixed in with the garlic and cheese, it creates a sort of pesto-like sauce that coats the pasta and the kids can’t pick out and it’s delicious! I basically boil the pasta and broccoli together at the same time, then drain them together. Typically I don’t like mushy broccoli, but for this recipe I over-cook it on purpose. In fact, as I was photographing this today, she was standing right next to me with a plate and bowl in hand.
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I’m really not sure why I haven’t posted this sooner, this is the recipe my oldest daughter wanted to learn how to make when she went away at college. Start to finish dinner is on the table in 15 minutes – a dinner time win!! For a sausage version you may like this Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli. The best part, it’s made with just 5 ingredients (not counting salt and pepper) and another one-pot recipe. I make this pasta and broccoli recipe at least twice a month when I need a quick meal I know everyone will enjoy. Only 5 ingredients and one pot, ready in under 15 minutes! The Easiest Pasta and Broccoli Recipe that my whole family loves, including my kids.
