Pasta with Broccoli
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Learn how to make Pasta with Broccoli like an Italian chef with this irresistible recipe. This dish uses high-quality ricotta cheese from Vannella and embraces a modern technique by blending the broccoli for a smooth, rich sauce. Complete with fresh broccoli and a sprinkle of pecorino cheese, this pasta is one you can't refuse. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect for a quick, delicious family dinner!
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Ingredients
- 300 g Spaghettoni 10.5oz
- 500 g broccoli 17.6oz
- 200 g ricotta cheese 7.05oz
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- A fresh bunch of basil
- Bowl of Pecorino Romano
- extra virgin olive oil EVOO
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Start by cutting the broccoli. Remove the end part and slice into pieces, keeping some larger for blending later on. Chop up the stem as it will also be blended.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of sea salt.
- Add your spaghetti and gently push it down a bit using tongs. Then add the broccoli too, to cook alongside the pasta. This will take about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Meanwhile, as the pasta and broccoli boil, prepare the sauce. In a blender, add a generous amount of EVOO along with the garlic. Blend until it achieves a creamy consistency.
- Then, five minutes into boiling, scoop up a mug full of pasta water. Then, remove the larger broccoli pieces and the stem, using a hand sieve and transfer them to the blender. Leave half of the broccoli in the pot to continue cooking.
- Blend the broccoli, adding more EVOO as needed. You can also use pasta water instead of EVOO to achieve the desired creamy consistency.
- Next, in a bowl, combine ricotta and a sprinkle of pecorino cheese. Mix in a bit of the pasta water with a fork until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Set this aside as it will be used as a topping.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the blended broccoli cream and spread it evenly.
- Tear some fresh basil leaves and add them to the pan. Pour in a little pasta water to keep the broccoli cream from sticking or burning.
- Check the pasta. Once it’s ready, use a strainer to transfer it directly into the frying pan allowing some of the pasta water to fall in .
- Lastly, combine everything in the pan using a wooden spoon. If it appears too dry, or you want to create a more creamy texture, add extra pasta water. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the broccoli sauce.
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