A beautiful contrast of vibrant green broccoli florets, creamy white Parmesan sauce, and the charming bow-tie shape of farfalle pasta. Topped with a sprinkle of chili flakes and grated Parmesan, the dish appears warm, inviting, yet delicate.

Slow Cooker Broccoli-Parmesan Farfalle

Name: Slow Cooker Broccoli-Parmesan Farfalle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli cut into florets; 2 cups Farfalle pasta; 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated; 2 Garlic cloves minced; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon olive oil; to taste salt; to taste freshly ground black pepper; a pinch red chili flakes for garnish

Savory Italian pasta with broccoli and Parmesan goodness.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 120 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · September 06, 2024

A little about this dish

An interesting spin to your regular Italian pasta, this slow cooker Broccoli-Parmesan Farfalle is perfect for those who love savory dishes with a taste of season. The mix of broccoli, a superfood loaded with vitamin C, fiber, and potassium, and the richness of Parmesan cheese make this dish healthy and flavorsome.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large head of broccoli — 1 — cut into florets
Farfalle pasta — 2 cups
Parmesan cheese — 1 cup — freshly grated
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Vegetable broth — 1 cup
Heavy cream — 1/2 cup
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Salt — to taste
Freshly ground black pepper — to taste
Red chili flakes — a pinch — for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥦🍳🔥

Start by lightly sautéing minced garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add broccoli florets and sauté until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Step 2 — 🍝🥘🧂

Place the sautéed broccoli and garlic into the slow cooker. Add the vegetable broth, farfalle, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 — ⏲️🍲👨‍🍳

Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours, until the pasta is cooked to al dente.
Step 4 — 🧀🥛🍚

Add the heavy cream and cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until a rich and creamy sauce has formed.
Step 5 — 🍽️🧀🌶️

Serve immediately, garnishing with more grated cheese and a sprinkle of red chili flakes.

A final fox tip

To boost the protein, feel free to add sautéed chicken or shrimp - cooked separately and added at the end. Let the kids help with garnishing the dish, they'll love the final sprinkle of cheese and chili flakes.