Cavatelli with Broccoli
Elevate your pasta night with this vibrant and hearty recipe for Cavatelli with Broccoli, a simple yet flavorful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender cavatelli pasta meets nutrient-packed broccoli florets, all tossed in a luscious garlic-infused olive oil sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. Ideal for busy weeknights, this one-pan pasta recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients and can easily be customized with your favorite toppings. Serve it warm with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Cavatelli pasta
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the broccoli. Steam or blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender but still slightly crisp. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat it in the garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked and drained cavatelli pasta to the skillet with the broccoli mixture. Toss everything together, adding small amounts of the reserved pasta cooking water as needed to help bind the sauce to the pasta.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Serve the cavatelli with broccoli immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.4 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1414 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.4 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 70.8 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 708 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
