Orecchiette Broccoli Recipe

Name: Orecchiette Broccoli Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces broccoli florets- cut or broken into very small florets about equal size (about 6 cups packed); 8 ounces short pasta- orecchiette pasta, penne, rigatoni, etc; 3 tablespoons olive oil (don’t skimp here!); 1 fat shallot, diced -or half a white or yellow onion; 6 garlic cloves- rough chopped; generous pinch chili flakes ( Aleppo or Urfa biber is nice here); generous pinch salt and pepper, more to taste; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste ( or sub white miso paste); 2 cups veggie broth or chicken broth; 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh grated pecorino cheese; small handful baby spinach (or arugula), chopped for more vibrant color; Optional Garnish: pecorino cheese, lemon zest, truffle oil, fresh basil ribbons, toasted pine nuts, toasted bread crumbs, capers, truffle oil or kalamata olives– all optional

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Orecchiette Broccoli Sauce (pasta con broccoli) a simple vegetarian pasta dish hailing from Tuscany that is easy to make, healthy and oh so delicious!

Updated at: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:03:51 GMT