Name: Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Broccoli: Quick Dinner
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Rotini; 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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Ready Pasta Rotini with Broccoli and Cheese

Jul 30, 2025
by Abagail Beier
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PREP TIME

2 mins
COOK TIME

3 mins
TOTAL TIME

5 mins
SERVING

2 People
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Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and effortless pasta dish. Tender rotini is tossed with bright green broccoli florets and crowned with the sharp, nutty flavor of Parmigiano-Reggiano for a simple yet satisfying meal that's ready in minutes.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Rotini

1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

46 g
Cholesterol

4 mg
Fiber

4 g
Protein

11 g
Saturated Fat

3 g
Sodium

382 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

17 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

2 mins

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the thawed broccoli florets with extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until broccoli is tender-crisp.

02

Step

1 mins

Tear a small corner of the Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Microwave the pasta pouch according to package directions, about 1 minute.

03

Step

In a serving bowl, gently toss the cooked pasta with the microwaved broccoli. Garnish generously with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables like asparagus or peas for the broccoli. Adjust cooking time as needed.
If you don't have Parmigiano-Reggiano on hand, Pecorino Romano or a good quality Parmesan cheese will also work well.

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