Italian Broccoli Marinara Pasta Salad - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

I’m gonna be honest, I really wasn’t sure what to call this. So I was walking through the produce section at the grocery a few days ago and passed the basil and then the pestos and got hit with the most random craving for something Italian with red sauce hit me. Oh, and I got some pine nuts too, those were a huge part of the inspiration.

I think the main takeaway that we can all get from this story is that you should never shop hungry. Hey, but I’m so happy about it on just this one occasion because it ended in me finding a new favorite pasta salad-ish thing.

Basically, I just wanted some veggies to go with my pasta and pine nuts. You feel me? I went to the fridge and gathered everything that sounded good. Then I threw it together in a bowl and yum. The final thing was a bed of fresh baby spinach, chopped basil leaves, leftover steamed broccoli, and some sprouts (you don’t have to add them I’m just weird). Then I seasoned all of that with onion salt and topped it all with some cold pasta noodles, marinara or pizza sauce, and my beloved pine nuts. Oh, and then I sprinkled it all with a ton of nutritional yeast.

Okay, tell me, do you like cold pizza or did you ever eat cold pizza as a kid? I’ve never actually been a huge pizza person in the first place but I do think I’ve had cold pizza at least a handful of times. Anyway, I imagine that this pasta salad would be something like that.

Now if you’re completely not into cold pizza, no worries, this can be served warm if you prefer. Simply toss it all together in a saucepan over medium low heat until it’s nice and warm.

Oh, and when I said I just used what was in my fridge, I meant it. If you have a bunch of different veggies or simply don’t like these, just use what you like.

Italian Broccoli Marinara Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

A pasta salad for all the spaghetti and cold pizza lovers. Simple, versatile, and delicious!

Ingredients

2 cups cooked pasta noodles, rinsed
2 cups fresh baby spinach,
handful chopped basil leaves,
1 cup steamed broccoli
handful broccoli or clover sprouts (optional)
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
1/4 cup pine nuts
nutritional yeast to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions and rinse in cold water.
Fill a bowl with spinach, chopped fresh basil leaves, sprouts, and season to taste with nutritional yeast, onion salt, and italian seasoning. Top with cooked pasta, marinara or pizza sauce, pine nuts, and more nutritional yeast.

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Comments

[introvert-dime]

Broccoli is very good for health as it contains cancer fighting properties.

[gringalicious]

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@introvert-dime that's good to know

[slimanepro]

Beautiful .. well done
Healthy food . Good for you .. But mixing fruits and vegetables seems strange to me
Thank you for sharing your recipe with us‏..

[gringalicious]

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@slimanepro sorry about the strange, maybe if you try it, it won't seem so strange

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[ali14]

looks yummmyy

[gringalicious]

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@ali14 thanks

[nahid05]

Wow, seems that it's so tasty.I always like salad's.Thanks for sharing such a tasty recipe.I can't wait to try it.

[gringalicious]

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@nahid05 thanks so much for the kind words

[annesaya]

yummy and healthy!

[gringalicious]

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@annesaya thanks so much

[programmingvalue]

Love the colors and composition. Aesthetically pleasing and probably teasing to the taste buds

[gringalicious]

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@programmingvalue great commenting, thanks so much

[noboxes]

stunning food photography, truly amazing

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate it @noboxes!

[makesushi]

indeed

[mohsin01]

For first time looking this awesome salad it's alternative looking

[gringalicious]

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@mohsin01 so glad you liked it, thanks for commenting

[rogeer]

Gran post son mis favoritos

[gringalicious]

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@rogeer gracias

[rogeer]

Tus post son mis favoritos

[gringalicious]

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@rogeer muchas gracias por tus comentarios

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@rogeer Gracias mi amigo!

[makesushi]

Looks nice! well done :DD

[gringalicious]

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@makesushi thanks so much

[nils1990]

Looks really fresh and delicious! Best wishes

[hermannmanfredo]

This looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing, will definitely be cocked this week...

[gringalicious]

Oh, I really hope you enjoy it @hermannmanfredo!

[gringalicious]

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@hermannmanfredo thanks

[denissemata]

This looks so yummy. I love the Broccoli

[gringalicious]

Thanks @denissemata!

[gringalicious]

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@denissemata that's awesome, thanks for commenting

[ekeminithomas]

Can't I try this without the Brazil leave or what leave can I use as alternative

[gringalicious]

You can just leave it out. Thanks @ekeminithomas

[gringalicious]

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@ekeminithomas thanks

[launglilawangsa]

Enjoy the taste of Italian food

[gringalicious]

I do too @launglilawangsa! Thanks!

[launglilawangsa]

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@launglilawangsa thanks so much for commenting

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[sweetjoy]

I love the food combo. Looks bright and healthy. I just got my camera. Cant wait to get started. I wanna do foodporn like this. It's great. Thanks for the success link. I just bought a lotta steem...and the price is going down. I should have waited. Wonkwonkwaa.
Joy

[gringalicious]

That's awesome @sweetjoy! Thanks for the support and keep going and you'll go super far.

[sweetjoy]

Aww. :). Cyber hugs!!
Joy

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@sweetjoy thanks so much

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@sweetjoy the price will rise again, no worries. What kind of camera did you get?

[sweetjoy]

A polaroid

[gringalicious]

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@sweetjoy I hope it works well for you

[kennyroy]

But still, it's looks good! Im not sure about the taste? LOL

[gringalicious]

Totally fine @kennyroy, but I'm so glad you like the photos. ;)

[kennyroy]

I always like what you are doing...

[gringalicious]

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@kennyroy you are always so kind

[gringalicious]

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@kennyroy give it a try and then you will know

[kennyroy]

Alright! I will try! (^^)
I did 7 of your recipe! (^^)

[gringalicious]

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@kennyroy do you have any photos?

[kennyroy]

I don't have the others! But I will have these new! (^_^)
Next time after these recipe, I will show you always what I did from your recipe...

[gringalicious]

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@kennyroy thanks so much for all of your support

[lexymaine]

Food is what sustains life. I wish to be called a glutton provided i can afford these sumptuous meals you've been posting. I love to read your post and hopefully i know i'd turn into a chef from your frequents post haha. Goodluck. Love ya!

[gringalicious]

Thanks @lexymaine!

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[mamaloves]

I must give this a try, thanks so much for the inspiration

[gringalicious]

Thanks @mamaloves!

[ipoelkip]

woowww ,,, food like this, keliatannya tasty ,, can I price ,, hangs me again hungry

[programmingvalue]

why so many commas???

[gringalicious]

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@ipoelkip thanks

[programmingvalue]

I'm weirded out by the excessive use of commas and bad grammar...

[gringalicious]

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@programmingvalue good to know

[moghul]

Yummy yet balanced interms of nutrition.
Fabulous

[gringalicious]

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@moghul I am so glad you liked it

[danaedwards]

Looks really good. I LOVE broccoli with marinara sauce. It seems weird but it's so good! Definitely warm though.

[gringalicious]

It's so good warm for sure. Thanks @danaedwards!

[lakshmi]

Nice summer food. Love the colors too!

[gringalicious]

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@lakshmi thanks so much for commenting

[mehakbhatti]

Thanks for sharing your yummy cooking

[gringalicious]

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@mehakbhatti thanks so much for taking the time to comment

[mehakbhatti]

welcome dear

[goldmatters]

What a creative healthy dish!! I love it :)

[gringalicious]

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[luiselen]

It looks delicious, very fresh. This buying with hunger sometimes results in this kind of good recipes.

[gringalicious]

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@luiselen thanks so much for taking the time to comment

[creativewoman]

Wow! This bowl looks so yummy my dear! I like the hot pizza , but this recipe will go well with hot climate, then you can serve it as salad, and you can make the some recipe by adding cheese , and you will get a delicious gratin , all your recipes so creative!!!

[gringalicious]

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@creativewoman adding cheese would be a great idea

[booster]

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[dheliri]

Oh, yes, I will figure out to cook this on my next weekend :)

[gringalicious]

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@dheliri thanks

[karolczyk1987]

It looks amazingly delicious 👌

[gringalicious]

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@karolczyk1987 thanks so much

[chayen]

Hmmm jammyyy looks good!!!

[gringalicious]

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@chayen thanks

[ayaennaciri]

Looks delicious as usual! I definitely have to try it!

[gringalicious]

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@ayaennaciri I hope it works splendidly for you

[mrchef111]

So broccoli is one of my favorite veggies! So I usually like anything with broccoli in it, and this dish, looks pretty amazing! Another great one! :)

[gringalicious]

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@mrchef111 always so kind, thanks so much

[mrchef111]

You are very welcome as always!! :)

[finevector]

I really love Italian food. This is something new for me. You surprised me. Thanks.

[gringalicious]

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@finevector thanks so much for commenting

[s0os0o7]

Hello my friend. I'm new here. I'm happy to help me and use your experiences.I want to make progress.thanks

[gringalicious]

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@s0os0o7 observe and emulate those that are successful

[s0os0o7]

thanks my friend . :D

[gringalicious]

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@s0os0o7 thanks for commenting

[gisel]

Dios mio que plato! Se ve de un suculento... Definitivamente el broccoli es un delicioso vegetal...y acompañado de salsas y especies es brutalmente exquisito. Agradecida @gringalicious por facilitar la receta.

[gringalicious]

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@gisel muchas gracias

[arisinho]

Beautiful photos! So simple and yet so tasty and colorful. That's why I love plant-based food. Oh the colours. ❤

[gringalicious]

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@arisinho thanks

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[alberzamal]

oye @gringalicious que Ensalada de brócoli Marinara tan suculenta, no soy vegetariano sin embargo me aguo la boca, puedes dedicarte a la cocina puede ser otra de tus virtudes, un abrazo fraternal.

[gringalicious]

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@alberzamal muchas gracias

[aremontilla]

hello that rich publication I like greetings👍🏼

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@aremontilla thanks

[jigsjavi]

Wow that’s tasty and healthy as well. Nice job

[gringalicious]

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@jigsjavi thanks so much

[naconc]

Good job @gringalicious, I loved the presentation of this delicious dish, the preparation and description of this recipe are implementable and the unbeatable photos, I got hungry, I will prepare it, THANK YOU for sharing!

[gringalicious]

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@naconc thanks so much for the great commenting

[traveleranna]

This looks so delicious (and healthy)! Have to try this recipe soon, thank you!

[gringalicious]

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@traveleranna thanks so much for commenting

[aro.steem]

yummy!

[gringalicious]

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@aro.steem thanks

[manuc]

I'm not a fan of pasta, but that looks good :P

[gringalicious]

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@manuc good to know, thanks

[solbolle]

This looks disgusting and delicious at the same time. Got to try it!

[gringalicious]

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@solbolle thanks

[hiquds]

Broccoli is my fave, combine with pasta must be delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[gringalicious]

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@hiquds thanks