So simple and quick that you will want to try this recipe. Lots of broccoli, garlic and fresh grated parmesan cheese gives a nice depth of flavor. What’s more? This is a vegetarian (not Vegan) friendly dish. It is versatile enough to serve as a midweek dinner or use as a side dish. I actually served this as a side dish with my Wine Braised Chicken Recipe. However you decide to serve this simple and flavorful pasta dish you will not be disappointed.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces Artisanal Style Rigatoni Pasta (1/2 a 12 ounce box)
- 4 quarts water for cooking the pasta
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cloves fresh garlic thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon salt (For the pasta water)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package direction. Note: I cook pasta al dente and I use the one tablespoon salt to salt the pasta water. (1 tablespoon salt to every four to five quarts water).
- During the last three to four minutes of the pasta cooking time, add the broccoli florets.Note: I used three minutes or you can steam the broccoli separately.
- Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water at the end of the cooking.
- In a five quart Dutch oven pot, over medium flame, heat the olive oil and add the butter. Note: Do not allow the butter to burn.
- Add the sliced garlic, 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.Note: Do not brown the garlic.
- Add the pasta and broccoli. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir to combine.Note: You can add up to the 1/2 cup liquid if you want extra sauce in the dish.
- Turn off the flame and remove the pot from the hot burner. Add the grated parmesan and stir to combine.
- Plate, garnish with extra cheese and parsley if desired, enjoy.
Notes
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