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Pasta with Broccoli

Cultural Context

Pasta with Broccoli, or Pasta e Broccoli, is a traditional Italian dish that highlights the simplicity and freshness of its ingredients. Originating from Southern Italy, it showcases the use of seasonal vegetables, making it a staple in many households. The dish is often enjoyed as a quick weeknight meal, and it has gained popularity worldwide, with various adaptations that include different vegetables or proteins.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz cavatappi pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
3 cloves garlic
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated
1/4 cup pine nuts

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Cut off the crowns of the broccoli and roughly chop the stems.

2

Boil water and blanch the broccoli stems.

3

Cook the cavatappi pasta until ready.

4

In a pot, heat up chicken stock until simmering.

5

Add chopped garlic to the simmering chicken stock.

6

Blend the chicken stock and garlic mixture with some pecorino romano cheese.

7

Toss the cooked broccoli with the garlic oil.

8

Add the broccoli sauce to the pasta and mix well.

9

Garnish the dish with toasted pine nuts and additional pecorino romano cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pasta e Broccoli
Local Name: Pasta con Broccoli

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