Cavatelli with broccoli

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets

• 1/2 cup olive oil 

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 pounds cavatelli pasta 

• 1 teaspoon salt 

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 

Directions

• Boil a large pot of water and then blanch the broccoli for 5 minutes. Drain the broccoli and place it aside.

• Boil a large pot of salted water for the cavatelli.

• Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a large skillet and heat it over medium heat. Add the garlic and saut� it until lightly golden. Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Place the cavatelli in the boiling salt water and cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain the cavatelli and put it in a large bowl.

• Combine the broccoli and cavatelli in the bowl, and toss to mix. Season the dish with Parmesan cheese, salt, and hot pepper flakes, to taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 317 cal

• Total fat: 10g

• Saturated fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 1mg

• Sodium: 234mg

• Potassium: 326mg

• Carbohydrate: 48g

• Fiber: 4g

• Protein: 10g