Best 9 Braccialoni Recipes

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# Braccialoni: A Taste of Italian Tradition

Braccialoni, also known as "giant bracelets," are a type of large, thick pasta originating from the Lazio region of Italy. These culinary delights are characterized by their unique shape, which resembles a rolled-up scroll, and their hearty texture. Typically made with simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt, braccialoni can be enjoyed with various sauces, from classic tomato-based sauces to rich meat ragu or savory pesto.

This definitive guide to braccialoni takes you on a culinary journey through the streets of Rome, where this pasta dish is a beloved staple. We present a collection of authentic recipes that showcase the versatility of braccialoni. From the classic Braccialoni alla Carbonara, featuring crispy guanciale and a velvety egg sauce, to the vibrant Braccialoni alla Norma, bursting with the flavors of eggplant, tomato, and ricotta salata, each recipe captures the essence of Italian culinary artistry.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to explore new pasta horizons, our Braccialoni recipes offer a delightful blend of tradition and innovation. Dive into the rich history of this iconic pasta and let your taste buds experience the magic of braccialoni, a testament to the enduring charm of Italian cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTEED BROCCOLINI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch broccolini
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch the broccolini in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the lemon zest and garlic and stir. Drain the broccolini and add it to the garlic mixture and heat for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, and toss well before serving.

SIMPLE BROCCOLINI



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This quick broccolini dish is delicious, good for you, and full of garlicky, lemony flavor. Broccolini is more tender than broccoli and has a milder flavor. I love the mix of textures; the crunchy stems and the softer florets that soak up sauce are a great combination.

Provided by JUMAHA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccolini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon wedge
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Fill a large skillet with 1 to 2 inches of water and bring to a boil; add broccolini and cook until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer broccolini to a strainer and drain water from skillet.
  • Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in the hot oil until golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Return broccolini to frying pan using tongs; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over broccoli and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

ROASTED BROCCOLINI AND LEMON WITH PARMESAN



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Dumping cheese onto something, roasting it and calling it genius isn't the most original thought, but it's worth mentioning how wonderful this recipe is. Maybe it's the caramelized, jammy slices of lemon or maybe it's the almost burnt, crisp, frilly ends of tender broccolini. Whatever it is, a version of this is worthy of every dinner party. While there is something special about the broccolini here (nothing compares to the tender stalks and those wispy ends), this technique also works with root vegetables like carrots, potatoes and parsnips, as well as other brassicas like cauliflower and brussels sprouts. (This recipe is adapted from "Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes" by Alison Roman.)

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lemon, halved crosswise, seeds removed
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 bunches broccolini, ends trimmed (or 1 pound broccoli, thinly sliced lengthwise, stem and all)
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
½ cup finely grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Thinly slice half the lemon into rounds and set the other half aside. Toss lemon slices, garlic and broccolini with the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, making sure everything is evenly coated, especially the broccolini tips so they get fried and crisp.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan and roast until the broccolini is bright green, starting to char and the cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, squeeze the remaining half of the lemon over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 810 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SAUTEED BROCCOLINI AND GARLIC



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons kosher salt
4 bunches broccolini (1 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons good olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and the salt to a boil. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccolini stems. If some stems are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise.
  • When the water comes to a full boil, add the broccolini, return to a boil, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, until the stalks are crisp tender. Drain and immediately immerse the broccolini in a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. Drain in a colander and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a saute pan. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broccolini and stir until heated through.

BRACIOLE



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For an Italian favorite, make Giada De Laurentiis' elegant Braciole, rolled-up flank steak basted with tomato sauce, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/3 cup grated provolone
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
1 cup dry white wine
3 1/4 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Stir the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season mixture with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Lay the flank steak flat on the work surface. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the steak to cover the top evenly. Starting at 1 short end, roll up the steak as for a jelly roll to enclose the filling completely. Using butcher's twine, tie the steak roll to secure. Sprinkle the braciole with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the braciole and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in the marinara sauce. Cover partially with foil and bake until the meat is almost tender, turning the braciole and basting with the sauce every 30 minutes. After 1 hour, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer. The total cooking time should be about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the braciole from the sauce. Using a large sharp knife, cut the braciole crosswise and diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices to plates. Spoon the sauce over and serve.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
  • Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.

ROASTED BROCCOLINI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 bunches broccolini
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Trim 2 inches off the ends of the broccolini stems and cut any thick stalks in half lengthwise. Place the broccolini in a single layer on two sheet pans. (If you put them on one sheet pan, the broccolini will steam rather than roast.) Drizzle each sheet pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and toss well. Roast for 15 minutes, until the broccolini is crisp-tender. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.

BRACIOLATINI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds eye round roast beef, raw, sliced very thin (no thicker than 1/8-inch)
2 cups dried bread crumbs, plain
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice raw eye round roast beef very thin. I use an electric slicer. In a medium bowl combine bread crumbs, grated cheese, salt, pepper, chopped garlic and parsley. Mix thoroughly. Taking one slice of meat at a time, in a large plate, spread surface of meat slice with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Next, place about 2 teaspoons (depending on size of meat slice) of bread crumb mixture in center of meat slice. Fold sides of meat slice toward center. Then roll, jelly roll style from bottom to top. Place each meat roll on a thin wooden skewer that has been soaked in water for about 1 hour. Each skewer should hold 6 to 7 meat rolls. This recipe will yield approximately 8 skewers. Once all the meat has been rolled and is skewered, rub each side of the braciolatini with olive oil. Then coat each side with remaining bread crumb mixture. Place the skewered braciolatini on a broiler rack with about a cup of water in broiler pan under rack. Broil for approximately 6 minutes on each side. Do not overcook and do not broil too close to the flame. Serving ideas: Serve with green salad and roasted potatoes or pasta. Braciolatini are great cooked on the grill.

BRACCIALONI



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This is a Sicilian rolled and stuffed roast, simmered in spaghetti sauce. The name as I heard it is pronounced broo-zha-lee-nee. This can also be made in a large slow cooker.

Provided by BUJOBUTZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 pound) boneless round steak
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • Pound meat as thin as possible, hopefully 1/4 inch thick. Drizzle or brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with a thin layer of bread crumbs. Layer the prosciutto over the crumbs, and sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs, and chopped hard-cooked eggs. Roll the meat up into a tight spiral, and secure with kitchen twine.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan, or stock pot over medium-high heat. Sear the outside of the roast on all sides. Pour spaghetti sauce over the roast, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove meat from the sauce to a serving platter, and let stand for 15 minutes. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.
  • Carve the meat into slices about 1/2 inch thick. Serve with spaghetti and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 133.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1190.8 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

BRAISED BROCCOLINI



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Simmer these little nuggets with garlic in a low-sodium chicken broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 to 4 bunches Broccolini (2 pounds), trimmed
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add Broccolini and chicken broth; season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high and cover. Reduce heat and simmer until Broccolini is tender but still bright green, about 15 minutes. Transfer Broccolini to a platter. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer broth until reduced by half; pour over Broccolini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, prepare all the necessary ingredients and tools. Ensure the vegetables are clean and chopped, and the required spices and herbs are measured out.
  • Use Fresh Roma Tomatoes: Opt for ripe and juicy Roma tomatoes for the best flavor. Remove their seeds if you prefer a smoother sauce consistency.
  • Customize the Sauce: Feel free to adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes and garlic cloves based on your desired level of spiciness and garlic flavor.
  • Simmer for Maximum Flavor: Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and meld together beautifully.
  • Use High-Quality Pasta: Choose a high-quality pasta, such as De Cecco or Barilla, for the best texture and taste. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, ensuring it reaches al dente.
  • Reserve Pasta Water: Save some pasta water before draining the pasta. This starchy water can be added to the sauce if it becomes too thick, helping to create a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Before serving, top the pasta with freshly chopped basil leaves and a drizzle of high-quality olive oil. You can also add grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Conclusion:

This versatile and flavorful braccialoni pasta dish is a delightful symphony of flavors, perfect for any occasion. Experiment with different toppings and garnishes to create a unique and personalized pasta experience. Whether you prefer a simple and classic preparation or enjoy adding a touch of extra spice or vegetables, this recipe serves as an excellent base for your culinary creativity. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a delightful culinary journey with braccialoni pasta!

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