Broccolini and Bucatini
I got this recipe from Rachael Ray's television show. My youngest pickiest son even liked it - broccoli is one of the few vegetables he likes. Feel free to use broccoli if you can't find broccolini in your grocery store. I could not find bucatini pasta in my grocery stores so I just substituted spaghetti (thick kind) or fettuccine is also good. This makes a delicious meatless meal served with a tossed salad and crusty bread. It can be made in 30 minutes or less! Enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1
- 1
- 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1small italian red chili (or substitute 1 t red pepper flakes) or 1 small fresno chili pepper, thinly sliced (or substitute 1 t red pepper flakes)
- 4
- 2
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DIRECTIONS
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta.
- When it comes to a full boil, salt the water and add broccolini or broccoli and par-boil, about 3 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted kitchen utensil and cool in an ice water bath, then drain.
- Add pasta and cook to al dente.
- Heads up: You will need a couple of ladles of starchy cooking water just before draining pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chili pepper and garlic, saute a couple of minutes.
- Then add thyme and stir, then add broccolini or broccoli and heat through.
- Add pasta and cheese and toss with a little starchy water to combine and coat pasta.
- Garnish with additional grated cheese.
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