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Ingredients
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Cavatelli with Broccoli Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Cavatelli
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Broccoli
In the same pot, add the broccoli florets and cook for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Remove the broccoli and set aside.
- 3
Sauté the Garlic
In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked cavatelli and broccoli back into the pot. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
