Cavatelli And Broccoli Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Fresh broccoli, garlic and oil

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Broccoli
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh broccoli florets and cook for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove broccoli with a slotted spoon and set aside. Keep the water boiling for the pasta.
2
Cook the Cavatelli
In the same pot of boiling water, add the cavatelli pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 7-10 minutes, until al dente.

3
Sauté Garlic
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
4
Combine Ingredients
Once the pasta is al dente, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the drained cavatelli and cooked broccoli to the skillet with the garlic. Toss to combine.
5
Adjust Consistency
If the mixture seems dry, gradually add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water until the desired consistency is reached.
6
Season
Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together until well-coated.

7
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.