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Broccoli Pasta
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A delicious broccoli pasta recipe that disguises broccoli as a flavorful sauce, perfect for kids and adults alike.
00:20:00 total
Serves 2
easy
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Ingredients
- pasta - 200 grams (ear-shaped pasta or pasta of choice)
- broccoli - 150 grams (cut into florets)
- salt - 1 tablespoon (for boiling water)
- olive oil - 3 tablespoons (for sautéing garlic and chili flakes)
- garlic - 3 cloves (finely sliced or minced)
- chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- pasta water - watch the video to see (reserved from cooking pasta)
- butter - 2 knobs (about 2 tablespoons) (for finishing)
- parmesan cheese - 2 tablespoons (grated, for finishing)
- lemon - 1/2 lemon (juice for finishing)
Instructions
- Boil Pasta and Broccoli: Salt a pot of boiling water and add pasta. When pasta is halfway cooked, add broccoli florets and bring back to a boil.
- Prepare Garlic and Chili Oil: In a separate pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until lightly golden brown. Add chili flakes and cook for 10 seconds.
- Add Pasta Water: Add some reserved pasta water to the garlic and chili oil to stop the cooking.
- Combine Pasta and Broccoli: When pasta is almost done, add pasta and broccoli to the pan with garlic and chili oil. Add more pasta water as needed and cook down until broccoli turns into a sauce.
- Finish the Dish: Turn heat to low. Stir in butter, parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve: Plate the broccoli pasta and enjoy.
