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Broccolini Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce

October 16, 2016 by thefitchen 6 Comments

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Broccolini Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce

Broccolini pasta, let's discuss. How am I 26 years old and just trying this for the first time? I actually didn't know broccolini was a thing until this year. I guess because I never noticed it in the produce department. And then there's the fact that I didn't even eat vegetables until I was like 20, so why would I have noticed broccolini?

So here's my unbiased, honest opinion of it. It ROCKS. And here's why: It has a mild taste and it doesn't have that strong smell that broccoli gives off when cooking. It's similar to asparagus in taste and texture – but it's wayyyy less expensive. (Guys. I am NOT paying $7 for a pound of asparagus.) Broccolini is also super versatile and easy to cook. You can oven roast it like other veggies. Or add it to a stir fry. Or chop it up and toss it into an omelette. Or you can toss it into a broccolini pasta.

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Let's talk about that last idea. 👆 Maybe elaborate on it a bit. I'm talking about sautéing the broccolini until it's mostly tender with just a hint of crunch left. (Just like asparagus. 😏) Then adding mushrooms for a quick minute. And then wrapping it all together a garlicky white wine sauce over al dente penne pasta. This is weeknight dinner perfection and I want it all year long.

Easy? Check.
Fancy-looking? Check.
Crowd pleaser? Check.

With this broccolini pasta, we are winning the dinner game, fam.

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Broccolini Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce – This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. It's so simple but looks and tastes fancy! The sauce is vegan too.

Broccolini Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce


  • Author: Jordan Cord
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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This recipe for broccolini pasta uses penne, mushrooms, and a creamy, vegan garlic white wine sauce. It's a perfect simple yet fancy weeknight dinner!


Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 lb. broccolini
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 cups baby portobello mushrooms
  • sea salt

Pasta

  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • oil
  • salt
  • water

Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional!)
  • 12-15 oz. coconut milk, canned
  • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast (what's nutritional yeast? let me explain – click here!)

Instructions

Vegetables

  1. In a large skillet (we prefer our cast iron), heat 2 tablespoons of oil to medium.
  2. Add broccolini, salt, and ¼ cup vegetable broth. Saute for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add mushrooms and continue to saute for 5 more minutes.
  4. Use tongs to remove the broccolini and mushrooms from the skillet. Set aside for later.

Pasta

  1. Cook until al dente. Drain and return to pot. Toss with a teaspoon of oil to prevent sticking.

Sauce

  1. In the same skillet that you used for the vegetables, add 2 Tablespoons of oil and decrease the heat to medium-low. Add garlic and saute 3 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Add white wine vinegar, lemon juice, chili flakes (optional!), coconut milk, and nutritional yeast.
  3. Stir to combine. Add pasta, broccoli, and mushrooms. Cover and continue to cook. Cook 8 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Main

Nutrition

  • Calories: 277
  • Sugar: 3.6 g
  • Sodium: 122 mg
  • Fat: 8.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.8 g
  • Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 11.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 g

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Comments

  1. Val

    March 08, 2017 at 4:41 am

    Oops. How much coconut milk is required?

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    • thefitchen

      March 08, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Hi Val – Eeeek! I can't believe I left that quantity out. Sorry about that. Start with about 3/4 of a can of coconut milk (whole, not low fat). If you prefer more sauce, add the remaining 1/4 of the can.

      Reply
  2. Karen @ The Food Charlatan

    October 19, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Okay I'm not kidding I literally just bought my first broccolini TODAY, made it and am posting the recipe tonight. I will have many of the same things to say as you: broccolini, where have you been all my life?? This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • thefitchen

      October 20, 2016 at 10:49 am

      Hi Karen! I LOVE your blog. <3 I'm glad we're in the broccolini boat together. It's a new favorite! We bought a huge bunch of it so I have another recipe coming soon, too. :D I gotta check out your recipe!

      Reply

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