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Broccoli Pasta

This easy broccoli pasta recipe packs a ton of flavor in a few ingredients, and it makes a great last-minute dinner idea. It's definitely our favorite way to eat our broccoli, and it's a total crowd pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 16- ounce package rigatoni
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 3 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
  • Coarse salt

Instructions

  • Place broccoli in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 4 minutes at full power.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente in a large pot of salted water. Before draining, reserve 1/2 - 1 cup pasta water.
  • Heat a saucepan to medium. Add olive oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in anchovy paste and pecorino cheese with a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water until the ingredients dissolve and a sauce is formed.
  • Combine sauce with broccoli and pasta, adding additional pasta water, as needed, until everything is evenly coated with sauce.
  • Serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal Carbohydrates: 50g Protein: 11g Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 3mg Sodium: 79mg Potassium: 364mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 470IU Vitamin C: 61mg Calcium: 70mg Iron: 1mg