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Awesome Broccoli Marinara

Awesome Broccoli Marinara

Name: Awesome Broccoli Marinara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil and olive oil; 1 pound broccoli florets; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Rating: 4.18 stars

157 Ratings
107 Reviews
13 Photos

This is a great quick version of an Italian traditional side dish in our family all the way from Italy. You can use fresh tomatoes and basil. However, as a mother of four, I opt for the quick method as I'm sure other parents of small ones can appreciate. The kids really love this dish too. Buon Appetito!

By Debra

Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil and olive oil
1 pound broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes with their juices, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2. Place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes, and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Do not over cook the broccoli, it should be a vibrant green. Pour into a serving dish, and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

121.5 calories; 4.1 g protein; 11.4 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 197.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (107)

Most helpful positive review

JuiceMom

07/22/2004

I did not have the specified canned tomatoes so I used about 1/4 cup fresh basil and 2 tbsp basalmic vinegar. Instead of serving it as a side dish I tossed it with pasta pine nuts and fresh romano cheese. My children and I loved it my hubby thought it was okay but needed meat. Read More

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naples34102

08/17/2009

Not so awesome for us I'm afraid. I've never seen the type of canned tomatoes called for so I used red-ripe Roma tomatoes and fresh basil. Didn't use any balsamic vinegar as that didn't appeal to me because I wouldn't care for the tang. These are all good fresh flavors and I cooked it perfectly cooking the tomato mixture first then adding the broccoli for about five minutes until tender and vivid green but not overcooked. This was still just tomatoes and broccoli and only average tasting. Read More

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4 star values: 60
3 star values: 20
2 star values: 8
1 star values: 1

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DONNADONNA1

02/14/2005

Very good.I also added some red onion and served with Feta on top.You can add crumbled Feta a couple of minutes before serving so that it melts. Read More

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spoexpecting

06/14/2007

Ok... this is my new favorite sauce! I didn't have tomato sauce with the balsalmic vinegar and basil (didn't know they made such a thing) so I just added fresh basil and some balsalmic vinegar to the olive oil. I also added mushrooms to the mixture when I added the broccoli. I served this over cheese tortellini. It's just like a dish my husband orders at a nearby restaurant. Yum! Read More

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naples34102

08/17/2009

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TTV78

02/05/2010

This was a nice change for broccoli! We enjoyed the flavors of this marinara. Per other reviewers I added 2T balsamic vinegar and fresh basil to a can of italian diced tomatoes (as that is what I had on hand). I used a little bit more garlic and it was perfect for us. Per another reviewer's suggestion I served it over "Pasta Hot Hot Hot" from this site and it was a great meal. Thank you for a very good recipe alternative for broccoli! Read More

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HeatherM

02/26/2008

I love this! I've made it as written and I've also added some cooked chicken to it (chopped) and mozarella cheese for an entire skillet meal. Thank you! Read More

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kdonahue

01/24/2011

I couldn't find the tomatoes in the balsamic vinegar. I didn't really care for this recipe. It lacked flavor and I LOVE tomatoes and broccoli. I was very disappointed. Read More

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*Sherri*

01/12/2011

I guess this is supposed to be a side dish but I added a can of tomato sauce fresh basil regular diced tomatoes fresh mushrooms and garlic. Served over pasta nice healthy dish. Read More

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APANTHESIS

10/29/2005

This was a great way to jazz up broccoli. I will cut down the oil next timeb/c mine was little oily but still good. Read More

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Very good.I also added some red onion and served with Feta on top.You can add crumbled Feta a couple of minutes before serving so that it melts.

I love this! I've made it as written and I've also added some cooked chicken to it (chopped) and mozarella cheese for an entire skillet meal. Thank you!

I couldn't find the tomatoes in the balsamic vinegar. I didn't really care for this recipe. It lacked flavor and I LOVE tomatoes and broccoli. I was very disappointed.

I guess this is supposed to be a side dish but I added a can of tomato sauce fresh basil regular diced tomatoes fresh mushrooms and garlic. Served over pasta nice healthy dish.