Sage-Scented Ziti With Broccoli, Pine Nuts, and Orange Zest

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Pasta for All Seasons"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups broccoli florets (1 small head of broccoli)
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 1 orange, zest of
• 1 orange, juice of
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb ziti pasta

directions

1. Lightly steam broccoli until just tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add in pine nuts and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl.
6. Using the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat; add in garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 30 seconds.
7. Stir in sage, orange zest, and salt/pepper to taste; add in orange juice and keep warm over low heat.
8. Cook the ziti in a large pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
9. When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place in a large serving bowl.
10. Add the sauce, broccoli, pine nuts, and toss gently to combine; serve immediately.

Reviews

[Lori Mama]

Very much enjoyed. I must respectfully disagree with the first reviewer, the amount of zest is just right. It is noticeable but not over powering. I will add a bit more sage next time. :)

 

[kollers]

I enjoyed the concept of the recipe, but the proportions didn't quite work out. There should have been at least twice as much broccoli, I think, for the amount of pasta. The broccoli really absorbed the orange flavor, and was really delicious, esp. in leftovers!! But there was a little too much zest, the orange flavor was a little strange.