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Home » Vegetarian Pasta Recipes » Garlic Broccoli Pasta with Italian Olive Oil #ItalianFWT

Garlic Broccoli Pasta with Italian Olive Oil #ItalianFWT

Published: Nov 2, 2019 · Modified: Apr 12, 2023 by Cooking Chat · This post may contain affiliate links

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Garlic Broccoli Pasta features pasta tossed with roasted broccoli and garlic sautéed in high quality Italian olive, finished with cheese. Serve as a delicious side or light main course. Disclosure: the wine and olive oil featured here were provided as complimentary samples from the winery.

Garlic Broccoli Pasta with special Italian olive oil.

A special bottle of olive oil inspired this Garlic Broccoli Pasta recipe.

When the Italian Food, Wine & Travel crew was asked who wanted to sample a Chianti Classico from Barone Ricasoli, along with some of their extra virgin olive oil, I eagerly raised my hand.

When I was visiting wineries in Abruzzo on a press trip last year, at nearly every winery set out some of their own olive and some bread to nibble on while sampling their wine. From this experience, I knew not to turn down olive oil from an Italian winemaker! Typically the care the put into tending the grapevines is extended to their olive trees.

Planning a meal with Chianti wine and olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil and red wine from Chianti.

Initially, I tried to think of a recipe that would showcase the Ricasoli extra virgin olive oil that would also pair well with the Chianti Classico wine they shared with us. But the lighter style recipe ideas I had for the olive oil didn’t seem like a good potential match for a bold red wine from Chianti.

I decided to make this Garlic Broccoli Pasta recipe to showcase the olive oil, and serve it as a side dish alongside some roasted pork chops with Italian herbs. I did hope that perhaps roasting the broccoli and serving it with plenty of cheese might make the pasta dish alone a good partner for the Chianti–thus my photos here all focus on that pairing. But in the end, we definitely needed the pork on the plate too for a good paring.

I plan to circle back and share that recipe soon, but for now, this roasted rosemary pork chops recipe would be the closest approximation to the flavors in the pork I paired with the Chianti.

I’ll get into more wine details in a moment; for now, I will say that the plan of serving pork chops with Garlic Broccoli Pasta was a good way to appreciate the Chianti olive oil and the wine.

Tips for Garlic Broccoli Pasta

garlic broccoli pasta plated.
Here are a few tips for making our garlic broccoli pasta; jump ahead to the recipe card for the complete step by step instructions.

  • High quality, extra virgin olive oil is crucial to the success of this dish. Unfortunately, the Riscasoli olive oil isn’t available in the US. But a good grocery store or specialty shop will have plenty of good options. drizzling extra virgin olive oil over broccoli prior to roasting.
  • Roasting the broccoli gives it a deeper flavor, and also makes it work better with red wine. Chop the broccoli into bite sized pieces and spread in a single layer in baking dish before tossing with olive oil.
  • The broccoli takes 25 to 30 minutes to roast. You can get the garlic prepped and start the pasta as it roasts.
  • Sauté the garlic in olive oil very briefly to release the aromatic flavor and turn it a golden color. This will take about 60 seconds, remove from heat as soon as it starts to get fragrant. Overcooked garlic can be bitter.

Serving some crusty bread to dip in the extra virgin olive oil rounds out the meal is a great way to really taste the flavor profile of the evoo.

dipping bread into extra virgin olive oil

If you like broccoli and pasta together, be sure to also check out our Lightened Chicken and Broccoli Pasta recipe.

Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

2015 Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione served with broccoli pasta dish.

Although we were excited to get some high quality olive oil from Barone Ricasoli, the focus of the #ItalianFWT events tends to be on the wine. So let’s get into the special bottle we received — 2015 Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (14% ABV) from Barone Ricasoli. The typical U.S. retail price seems to be around $65 to $75.

Here are our notes from this Chianti Classico:

  • Eye: Deep brick red in the glass.
  • Nose: Hot summer breeze on nose.
  • Body: Medium body, firm tannins. Decanted about 20 minutes and the tannins softened a bit.
  • Palate: Blackberry fruit, notes of lead pencil. Notable acidity, long finish.
  • Pairing: Pairs well the the combination of herb roasted pork chops and the garlic broccoli pasta. Too big a wine to be a good partner for the pasta alone.

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Garlic Broccoli Pasta

broccoli pasta with sautéed garlic on a plate.
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Pasta tossed with roasted broccoli and garlic sautéed in high quality Italian olive, finished with cheese. Serve as a simple side or light main course.

  • Author: Cooking Chat
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: side dish
  • Method: roasting + stove top
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups chopped broccoli florets — 1 large or 2 medium stalks
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for the broccoli)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 ozs spaghetti or other pasta
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano cheese plus additional for passing at table
  • additional extra virgin oil if desired
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp minced parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Roast the broccoli: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss the broccoli with the 2 tablespoons olive oil plus salt and pepper to taste. Place the broccoli in the oven, and roast 25 to 30 minutes. The broccoli should be starting to brown and be easily pierced with a fork when it is ready. When done, set aside to cool a bit.
  2. Start the pasta: Start the water boiling for the pasta shortly after the broccoli goes in the oven. Plan to add the pasta to the water after the broccoli has been roasting for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Sauté the garlic: Heat the ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil in a small sauté pan on medium low heat. When it starts to get warm after a few minutes, add the garlic. Cook for one to two minutes, letting the garlic briefly sizzle a bit and release that garlicky aroma. You want the garlic to just start to turn golden, but remove before it gets brown. When the garlic is done, remove the pan from the heat.
  4. Finish the dish: Drain the pasta when cooked to your liking, following package instructions. Toss immediately with the garlic olive oil mixture, followed by the broccoli. Stir in the cheese, with a bit more olive oil if you like. Add salt and pepper to taste, and parsley if you are using it. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • High quality extra virgin olive oil is important to the success of this dish! We were provided a complimentary sample of Chianti Classico Extra Virgin Olive oil from Barone Ricasoli.
  • The garlic cooks quickly! Keep a close eye on it as you don’t want it to brown and develop bitter flavors.

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  • A Taste of Tuscany’s Gran Selezione by Vino Travels
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  • Arugula and Shrimp Pizza with an Olive Oil Drizzle and a Ricasoli Chianti Classico by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Can’t Serve Chianti Without Olive Oil by L’Occasion
  • Castello di Brolio Olio e Vino: Schiacciata all’Uva + 2015 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
  • Chianti Classico Reaches New Heights: Reflections on the 2019 Anteprima from Avvinare
  • Exploring Castello di Brolio & On location Pairings from the Home of Chianti Classico from Somm’s Table
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  • Gran Selezione: Pinnacle of the Chianti Classico Ladder? from FoodWineClick!
  • Guazzetto Paired with Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio from Enofylz Wine Blog
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  • Ricasoli Chianti Paired with Tomatoes 3 Ways from Asian Test Kitchen
  • Shrimp Marinara Wine Pairing…from Maremma Toscano by Steven’s Wine and Food Blog
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  • Traditional Italian Soup Paired with Chianti Classico from Always Ravenous
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Comments

  1. John Franson

    November 03, 2019 at 8:20 am

    Excellent go-to recipe for easy and delicious pasta dish, especially as the colder weather arrives. Loved the pork recipe also.

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 03, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Thanks John! We love our pork here — very wine friendly among other things!

      Reply
  2. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    November 03, 2019 at 8:45 am

    Such a delicious looking dish! Pasta is one of my favourite things to eat and garlic one of my favourite flavours.

    Reply
  3. Kristen

    November 03, 2019 at 9:49 am

    This is the first time I’ve had broccoli in pasta and it’s really good! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 03, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Thanks, it’s a classic combo!

      Reply
  4. Kathi

    November 03, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Being a broccoli junkie this is my kind of recipe! Simple pasta dish my family loves!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 03, 2019 at 10:39 am

      We love our broccoli and easy pasta here!

      Reply
  5. Chris Collins

    November 03, 2019 at 11:16 am

    I’m always on the hunt for new pasta recipes and this looks like a total winner! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  6. Michelle

    November 03, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    Might be my kids favorite pasta! They love broccoli!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 03, 2019 at 5:31 pm

      Perfect! You’re raising healthy kids!

      Reply
  7. Nicole Ruiz Hudson

    November 03, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Perhaps too big a wine for the pasta alone, but the pasta looks really delicious and I’m sure it showcased the olive oil beautifully!

    Reply
  8. Linda Whipple, CSW

    November 03, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    Wow! This dish looks and sounds yummy! Can’t go wrong with this special olive oil combined with garlic. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  9. Steven

    November 04, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    You are spot-on, David, about adding pork if you want to pair the dish with a big red like the Gran Selezione. If doing the pasta alone (which looks and sounds delicious), you might consider a Cerasuolo from Abruzzo or even a Cotes du Rhone Blanc. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 04, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      I like the Cerasualo suggestion, Steven, I’m a big fan!

      Reply
  10. MARTIN D REDMOND

    November 09, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever had roasted brocolli David! Your dish looks and sounds great. I can totally seeing needing the pork for a rich wine like the Gran Selezione!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 10, 2019 at 7:35 am

      You really should try roasted broccoli Martin! More wine friendly then regular steamed broc.

      Reply
  11. Jennifer Martin

    November 22, 2019 at 7:23 am

    It’s so important to let the olive oil shine in the dish like you did here. It’s just delicious!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      November 23, 2019 at 7:03 am

      Very true! this was so good!

      Reply

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