Cavatelli and Broccoli

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4.3

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    490 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cavatelli and Broccoli

If you're into pasta that's ever-so-lightly coated in garlicky, spicy, slightly creamy, and totally cheese sauce, and then studded with crisp veggies, then you will be very into our Cavatelli and Broccoli. This super easy minimal-ingredient pasta is perfect for busy weeknights, and is also a great way to get your kiddos to eat their veggies.  

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 7 large garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3/4 lb dried cavatelli
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • red pepper flakes
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. It should taste almost as salty as sea water.
  2. Heat a large saute pan over a medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the broccoli and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute 3-4 minutes and then add garlic. Continue to saute for 1 minute.
  3. Drop pasta into water. Stir. Cook until aldente, about 10 minutes.
  4. While the pasta cooks, add wine to broccoli and garlic. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on low while the pasta cooks. If the broccoli starts too get soft, remove from the heat. You want the broccoli to be soft, but still have a bite.
  5. Once the pasta is aldente, use a sieve or slotted spoon to transfer the pasta to the broccoli, wine and chicken stock. Toss pasta with sauce and broccoli. Reserve pasta water.
  6. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of the pasta along with red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, and remaining salt. Toss until coated. You should have a very light creamy sauce. If it seems dry, add a little bit of pasta water at a time until you reach desired consistency. Add more cheese if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 490kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 1108mg (46%) Potassium 521mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 638IU (13%) Vitamin C 76mg (84%) Calcium 199mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 490kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 1108mg 46%
Potassium 521mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 638IU 13%
Vitamin C 76mg 84%
Calcium 199mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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