Sea Shells Con Broccoli
Dive into a bowl of creamy comfort with *Sea Shells Con Broccoli*, a quick and satisfying pasta dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or a casual dinner party. Tender sea shell pasta and vibrant broccoli florets come together in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, infused with the rich flavors of garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat. This 30-minute recipe strikes the perfect balance between hearty and fresh, with the pasta shells capturing every velvety drop of sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this one-pot wonder is as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Whether you're serving it as a main dish or alongside your favorite protein, *Sea Shells Con Broccoli* is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Sea shell pasta
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sea shell pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In the same pot, bring another batch of water to boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter with the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
Allow the pasta and broccoli to warm through in the skillet for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.3 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.2 g | 441% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3937 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.5 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 88.7 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1167 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 890 mg | 19% | |
*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.
