Orecchiette Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetable Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of orecchiette pasta. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain and Reserve
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water for later use.
Preparing the Vegetable Sauce
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Add Vegetables
Stir in 1 cup of broccoli florets and 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained orecchiette to the skillet with the vegetable sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to help create a sauce.
- 9
Finish with Cheese and Basil
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil. Mix until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
