Mixing broccoli and pasta is a quick and delicious one-pot meal that also gets The Cake Boss kids to eat their vegetables. Afterwards, clean up is fast and easy. Click SHOW MORE for the full recipe.
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PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RECIPE
โข 1 large bunch Broccoli, florets only
โข 1 lb. Pasta Shells
โข ยฝ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus 2 Tbsp.
โข 4 cloves Garlic, crushed
โข 1 Tsp. Salt
โข ยฝ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
DIRECTIONS:
โข Trim florets from stalks of broccoli
โข Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
โข Add broccoli and boil for 15-20 minutes, until tender
โข Meanwhile, in a sautรฉ pan heat ยฝ cup extra virgin olive oil
โข Stir in 4 cloves of crushed garlic and cook until it starts to brown. *do not let burn
โข Set aside
โข To check when the broccoli is tender, press broccoli against the side of the pot with a spoon. Once it is tender remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and reserve some of the water; about 1 cup
โข *keep the remaining water boiling
โข Add the pasta to boiling water and cook for 8-12 minutes
โข Drain pasta and return it to the pot
โข Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
โข Gently stir in the cooked broccoli, including the reserved water
โข Add ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese
โข Pour the sautรฉed garlic and oil mixture over the broccoli and pasta and stir well
Starring Lisa Valastro
Executive Producer: Art Edwards
Executive in Charge: Stephanie Morrisey
Produced by Andy Mills & Cakehouse Media
Culinary Producers: Tony Guglielmelli
Recipe Writer: Michele Borzone
Production Manager: Yuna Ma
Camera: Andy Mills & Marc Deblasi
Music: artlist.io
2018