Creamy Broccoli Tomato Pasta

Creamy Broccoli Tomato Pasta

A creamy, cozy tomato pasta with tender broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and a silky coconut-tomato sauce. Quick, satisfying, and meal-plan perfect.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Meal Type: Dinner, Pasta
Special: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Seasonal (Cold Weather), Soy-Free
Tool: Stove
Ingredient: Broccoli, Coconut, Pasta, Tomatoes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 10 oz spaghetti gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • ยฝ yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 clove(s) garlic minced
  • 2 cup(s) broccoli florets chopped small
  • 2 cup(s) cherry tomatoes halved
  • ยผ cup(s) tomato paste
  • ยฝ cup(s) canned crushed tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes
  • โ…“ cup(s) sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • ยพ cup(s) full-fat canned coconut milk
  • ยฝ teaspoon(s) salt plus more to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ยฝ teaspoon(s) dried oregano (optional)
  • Fresh basil for serving (optional)
Instructions
  • Cook pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ยฝ cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Sautรฉ onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and salt. Cook 5โ€“7 minutes until soft.
  • Cook veggies: Add cherry tomatoes, garlic, broccoli, and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook 3โ€“4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
  • Make sauce: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and coconut milk. Cook 2โ€“3 minutes until creamy.
  • Toss pasta: Add cooked pasta and toss well. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen.
  • Serve: Season with black pepper and serve hot.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Gluten-Free: Use GF pasta.
Oil-Free:ย Sautรฉ onion with broth instead of oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 1159mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1047IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg
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