4.3 from 9 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 490 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. It should taste almost as salty as sea water.
- 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.
- Drop pasta into water. Stir. Cook until aldente, about 10 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Garnish with lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.