Pasta With Broccoli and Garlic
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 8 ounces shell-shaped dried pasta (see headnote)
- 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt
- 12 ounces broccoli, crowns florets cut into 1/2-inch pieces (tough stems trimmed off)
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1 leaf from 1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped (3 tablespoons)
- parmesan cheese (optional)
directions
- Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste; reduce the heat to low. Cook the garlic for 13 to 15 minutes, adjusting the heat so the garlic softens without browning.
- Add the broccoli pieces and the white wine; increase the heat to medium-high. As soon as the wine starts to bubble, cover the skillet or pan. Steam the broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes, until it is bright green and just tender. Remove from the heat immediately.
- Toss together the garlic-broccoli mixture with the drained pasta and the parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature. Pass Parmesan cheese at the table, if desired.
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