Pasta Con Broccoli Recipe
Shell shaped pasta with steamed broccoli and sautéed mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce with romano cheese
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the shell-shaped pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use.
Cooking the Vegetables
- 3
Steam the Broccoli
In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam the broccoli florets for about 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender but still crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
Making the Sauce
- 5
Add the Tomatoes and Cream
To the skillet with the sautéed vegetables, add the canned crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Stir in the grated Romano cheese, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and adjust salt to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Combining Everything
- 7
Combine Pasta with Sauce
Add the cooked shell pasta and steamed broccoli to the sauce, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on low heat to warm everything through.
- 8
Serve
Serve the Pasta Con Broccoli hot, garnished with extra grated Romano cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.