Cavatelli Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Cook 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 rest.

2. 2

   Sauté Sausage

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the fennel sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Broccoli and Garlic

   Add the minced garlic and sprouting broccoli to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender.

4. 4

   Combine Pasta

   Add the cooked cavatelli to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together, adding more pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.

5. 5

   Prepare Pangratatto

   In a separate pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper.

6. 6

   Serve

   Plate the cavatelli mixture and top with the pangratatto. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.