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
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: large head of broccoli, 1 cut into florets; Farfalle pasta, 2 cups None; Parmesan cheese, 1 cup freshly grated; Garlic cloves, 2 minced; vegetable broth, 1 cup None; heavy cream, 1/2 cup None; olive oil, 1 tablespoon None; salt, to taste None; freshly ground black pepper, to taste None; red chili flakes, a pinch for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 120 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 06, 2024

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.

Additional

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.