Shell Pasta With Broccoli Garlic Recipe

Name: Shell Pasta With Broccoli Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets; 1 pound orecchiette; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4-6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 anchovy fillets, minced (optional); 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional); Salt, to taste; Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid

This 30-minute weeknight wonder will become your new favorite! Perfectly tender shell pasta is tossed with vibrant broccoli florets and intensely flavorful garlic, fried to golden perfection for a nutty, slightly spicy kick. A simple yet elegant dish that's bursting with fresh flavors – perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 575.7 kcal

Protein 46g

Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shell Pasta With Broccoli Garlic

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 pound orecchiette
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4-6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 anchovy fillets, minced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid

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How to Make Shell Pasta With Broccoli Garlic

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and stems; cook until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon to stop the cooking process and retain vibrancy. Drain and set aside.
Cook pasta in the same pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid before draining. Set pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and anchovy fillets (if using). Fry until the garlic is fragrant and the anchovies begin to break down, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the drained broccoli to the skillet and cook until heated through and the garlic is starting to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss to coat, ensuring the pasta is well combined with the garlic, broccoli, and sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

12g

Carbs

32g

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