mariadnoca
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interesting the broccoli becomes the sauce. Trying this the next time I pick up broccoli.
Orecchiette with Broccoli Crème
Orecchiette with Broccoli Crème - Christina Cooks
Italian, lunch, main_dish, vegan, vegetarian
This yummy pasta dish could not be easier or more nutrient-dense. You can add chickpeas or white beans for a protein boost if you like, but this dish is heaven just as it is.
Servings: 3-4
Ingredients
Orecchiette with Broccoli Crème
Orecchiette with Broccoli Crème - Christina Cooks
Italian, lunch, main_dish, vegan, vegetarian
This yummy pasta dish could not be easier or more nutrient-dense. You can add chickpeas or white beans for a protein boost if you like, but this dish is heaven just as it is.
Servings: 3-4
Ingredients
- 1 crown broccoli, cut unto florets
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, whole
- Generous pinch crushed red chili flakes
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Cook broccoli for 3-4 minutes.
- While the broccoli cooks, place a generous amount of oil in a deep skillet with garlic and place over medium heat. Cook until the garlic is golden and then discard. Add chili flakes and reduce heat to low. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to the skillet; cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
- Drop the pasta in the boiling water (that you cooked the broccoli in).
- While the pasta cooks, transfer the broccoli and other ingredients to a blender or food processer and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the skillet. When the pasta is cooked, using a slotted spoon, transfer it to the broccoli mixture and stir to coat. Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired