How to Make PASTA with BROCCOLI Like an Italian

This creamy Pasta with Broccoli is not just a meal; it’s a quick, sumptuous escape to the south of Italy—ready in just 10 minutes! Additionally, this dish features perfectly cooked Spaghettoni and vibrant broccoli in a rich, creamy sauce made from high-quality ricotta from Vannella Cheese. As a matter of fact, the ricotta melds onto each strand of pasta creating a splurp-worthy texture that all ages will love. It's so simple to make and you can adjust the garlic to your taste. Also, it follows the classic Italian method of wasting nothing, using the broccoli stems in the sauce too. If you’ve got kids who aren’t broccoli fans this recipe might just change their minds. Furthermore, it's vegetarian-friendly, downright delicious and promises to be your new family favorite! 💯 Follow this link to read and print the written recipe: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/pasta-with-broccoli/ 🧀Check out Vannella Cheese Range: https://www.vannellacheese.com.au/ #pasta #broccoli #vincenzosplate =============================================== INGREDIENTS: 300 g Spaghettoni 10.5oz 500 g broccoli 17.6oz 200 g Ricotta cheese 7.05oz 2-3 garlic cloves A fresh bunch of basil Bowl of Pecorino Romano Extra virgin olive oil EVOO Salt & Pepper METHOD: 1. Start by cutting the broccoli. Remove the end part and slice into pieces, keeping some larger for blending later on. Chop up the stem as it will also be blended. 2. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of sea salt. 3. Add your spaghetti and gently push it down a bit. Then add the broccoli too, to cook alongside the pasta. This will take about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. 4. As the pasta and broccoli boil, prepare the sauce. In a blender, add a generous amount of EVOO along with the garlic. Blend until it achieves a creamy consistency. 5. Five minutes into boiling, scoop up a mug full of pasta water. Remove the larger broccoli pieces and the stem, using a hand sieve and transfer them to the blender. Leave half of the broccoli in the pot to continue cooking. 6. Blend the broccoli, adding more EVOO as needed. You can also use pasta water instead of EVOO to achieve the desired consistency. 7. In a bowl, combine ricotta and a sprinkle of pecorino cheese. Mix in a bit of the pasta water with a fork until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Set this aside as it will be used as a topping. 8. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the blended broccoli cream and spread it evenly. 9. Tear some fresh basil leaves and add them to the pan. Pour in a little pasta water to keep the broccoli cream from sticking or burning. 10. Check the pasta. Once it’s ready, use a strainer to transfer it directly into the frying pan allowing some of the pasta water to fall in . 11. Combine everything in the pan using a wooden spoon. If it appears too dry, add extra pasta water. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the broccoli sauce. HOW TO SERVE: First, twirl the pasta onto a plate using tongs. Next, spoon the broccoli sauce over the pasta, then gently dollop the ricotta cream on top and around the sides. Tear some fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the dish. Finally, finish it off with one last sprinkle of pepper and pecorino cheese for an extra touch of flavor. =============================================== 📺SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (IT’S FREEEEEE ;-) http://bit.ly/SubscribeToMyYOUTUBEchannel Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsSowAamCLJv-xeF9geXoA/join 🕴Here is the link to Buy my Merch (and the No Pineapple on Pizza T-shirt): https://www.vincenzosplatestore.com/ 📖Share it with your FOODIE friends on FACEBOOK 🍝Check out my website to get more recipes http://vincenzosplate.com/ 🌍Join my Small Group Private Italian Tour and discover the secret gems of Italy with me. Check out the itinerary and make sure you book asap (Only 10 spots available) https://www.vincenzosplate.com/italian-tour/ 📖LIKE Vincenzo’s Plate ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/vincenzosplate/ 📷FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @vincenzosplate https://www.instagram.com/vincenzosplate/ 💯 To purchase my t-shirts and more follow this link: https://www.vincenzosplatestore.com/ ✔LIKE, SHARE and COMMENT on my videos please. It really means a lot to me. ========================================================= ⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️ 0:00 Introduction to Spaghetti with Broccoli 0:27 Ingredients for Pasta with Broccoli 1:27 How to Make Pasta with Broccoli 8:40 How to serve Pasta with Broccoli ======================================================= 🎬 #VincenzosPlate is a YouTube channel with a focus on cooking, determined to teach the world, one video recipe at a time that you don’t need to be a professional chef to impress friends, family and yourself with mouth-watering #ItalianFoodRecipes right out of your very own kitchen whilst having a laugh (and a glass of vino!).