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Creamy Broccoli Pasta | Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Prep Time20 minutes
WORK TIME20 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 5 yields

Ingredients

  • 3 Broccoli head heads 800g
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • ⅓ cup 30g Parmesan/Pecorino cheese
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 300 g Spaghetti or any pasta of your choice

Instructions

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil. When boiling, add the chopped broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    2. Drain the broccoli and divide into 3/4 and 1/4.
    3. To the same pot add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
    4. Meanwhile make the sauce: in a large pan heat olive oil over medium heat. add crushed garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add 3/4 of the blanched broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and blend into smooth puree.
    5. Put the pan back to medium heat, add the remaining broccoli chunks, salt, black pepper and drained pasta. Add 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water and toss to combined.
    6. Add grated cheese and toss until melted and creamy. Add more pasta cooking water as needed.
    7. Serve!

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