Pasta Con Broccoli Alla Balano Recipe
Steamed broccoli and sautéed mushrooms in tomato cream sauce with parmigiano cheese.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cooking the Pasta
- 2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Vegetables
- 3
Steam the Broccoli
In a steamer pot, steam the broccoli florets for about 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
Sauté the Mushrooms
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Tomato Cream Sauce
Stir in the crushed tomatoes into the skillet with mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Then, lower the heat and add the heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combining
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta and steamed broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta and broccoli are well coated with the sauce.
- 8
Add Parmesan
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.