Description
A creamy and flavorful tomato pasta dish infused with fresh broccoli and a rich coconut milk sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal that serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium head broccoli, florets cut small, large stem removed
Liquids and Sauces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 7.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
Spices and Seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Black pepper, for serving
Other
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta. Boil pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Aromatics. In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and chopped onion along with kosher salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.
- Cook Vegetables. Add halved grape tomatoes, minced garlic, and broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons of water to the pan. Stir to combine, cover with a lid, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
- Add Tomato Mixtures and Simmer. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic powder. Pour in the full-fat coconut milk and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce. Add the cooked pasta into the pan with the creamy tomato and broccoli sauce. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to let all the flavors meld. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer; penne, fusilli, or spaghetti all work well.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas to the sauce.
- If you like a spicier sauce, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the aromatics.
- The coconut milk gives a creamy texture while keeping the recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- To save time, prepare the sauce while the pasta cooks.
