Indulge in a culinary journey to Italy with Cunetto's Spaghetti con Broccoli, a delectable dish that combines the flavors of fresh broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and a touch of red pepper flakes. This vegetarian-friendly pasta dish is not only simple to prepare but also packed with nutrients. The vibrant green broccoli florets add a delightful crunch and a pop of color to the dish, while the garlic and olive oil create a savory and aromatic base. A hint of red pepper flakes adds a subtle spiciness that complements the sweetness of the broccoli. In addition to the classic Spaghetti con Broccoli, the article also features variations such as Spaghetti con Broccoli e Salsiccia, a meat-lover's delight that incorporates flavorful Italian sausage, and Spaghetti con Broccoli e Pancetta, a smoky and savory version made with crispy pancetta. These variations cater to diverse preferences, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA HOUSE PASTA CON BROCCOLI (ACTUAL RECIPE)
This is the acutal recipe (not a copycat) as posted on their website and as printed in the St. Louis Post Dispatch. THE REAL DEAL HERE MY FRIENDS (there are others posted on this website, but none of them are this exact recipe). This is so yummy and is a St. Louis tradition. This recipe serves 2, so feel free to double or triple it to feed your family. Serve as a main dish (as they do) with a Pasta House Salad on the side! It also makes a nice side dish to grilled chicken.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta until half done (about 4 minutes); drain. Return pasta to the pot.
- Add cream, butter, garlic, tomato sauce, broccoli, salt and pepper. Bring to a hard boil.
- When noodles are fully cooked and sauce is starting to thicken, add mushrooms and stir to combine.
- Remove from the heat; add cheese.
- Toss and serve.
CUNETTO'S SPAGHETTI CON BROCCOLI (ACTUAL RECIPE)
This is the famous dish from Cunetto House of Pasta on "The Hill" in St. Louis. Recipe published in the Riverfront Times' Recipes 1997. This is not the same as the Pasta House version. . .this is a white sauce, not a pink one! This recipe is fast enough for a mid-week meal, but fancy enough to serve at a dinner party! Feel free to lighten it up a bit with light margarine and fat-free half and half (I have done it many a time with great results).
Provided by januarybride
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cream, butter, broccoli, mushrooms, parsley and seasonings in a sauce pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Increase the heat of the cream sauce slightly and bring to a boil.
- When cream sauce boils, add cooked and drained spaghetti noodles to the sauce.
- Reduce over medium heat until cream sauce clings to the spaghetti.
- Remove from heat and toss in parmesan cheese, a little at a time until desired sauce consistency is achieved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.3, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 1646.7, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 29.9
SKILLET BROCCOLI SPAGHETTI
This pasta, adapted from "I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)," by Ali Slagle (Clarkson Potter, 2022), might seem unorthodox at first. The pasta is cooked in the sauce instead of in a separate pot of boiling water? The broccoli is cooked until it's mushy enough to become sauce? Yes and yes, and for very good reasons. The sauce, sweet from simmered-until-tender broccoli and savory with loads of garlic and anchovy, tastes lovingly coddled, like you cooked that broccoli forever. But you know the truth: It came together in minutes. You don't have to wait for a big pot of water to come to a boil, but more important, the pasta and sauce have a symbiotic relationship. The pasta soaks up the sauce flavors from the start, and the pasta releases starch to help turn the water into a creamy sauce.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thinly slice the garlic and transfer to a large (12-inch) skillet with high sides. Cut the florets off the broccoli, keeping as much of the branch connected to the trunk as possible. Peel the trunk and cut the trunk and branches into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to the skillet. Roughly chop the florets so even the biggest pieces fit on a soup spoon. Leave the florets on the cutting board.
- To the skillet, add the butter and anchovies, and set over medium-high. Cook, smashing the anchovies and stirring the butter, until the garlic and broccoli are softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the spaghetti, the florets and any broccoli bits on the board, 2 teaspoons salt and the red-pepper flakes. Pour over 5 cups water. Bring to a boil over high, then cook, tossing often with tongs, until the spaghetti is al dente, 8 to 12 minutes. If the pasta is looking dry, add more water. Eat with grated Parmesan, if using.
GIULIANO BUGIALLI'S SPAGHETTI CON BROCCOLI (SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI)
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove and discard large tough stems from broccoli and cut the remainder into thick julienne strips, about 1 1/2 inches long and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Soak the pieces in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Bring 4 quarts water to the boil. Add salt to taste. Add broccoli pieces to boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain broccoli, saving the cooking water. Place broccoli in a large warmed serving dish and set aside, covered, in a warm place.
- Bring the broccoli water back to a boil, add pasta and stir with a long- handled wooden fork or spoon to separate pasta and bring water rapidly back to the boil. Cover and cook pasta until done.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. If using salted anchovies, fillet them and wash well, draining on paper towels. Heat olive oil in a heavy enamel or aluminum saucepan over low heat. When the oil is hot, remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the filleted anchovies and the red pepper flakes. Use a fork to mash them into the oil until amalgamated.
- Drain pasta and place in serving dish on top of the broccoli. Pour the anchovy sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and toss gently but very well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
PASTA CON BROCCOLI
This is a fresh pasta dish, best served immediately after cooking.
Provided by Phyllis Zeleny
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook fettuccini in a large pot of boiling salted water until "almost" done. Drain, and return noodles to pot.
- Stir cream, butter or margarine, tomato sauce, garlic, and broccoli into the noodles. Simmer until noodles are done. Stir in sliced mushrooms, and remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Fat 58.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 35.9 g, Sodium 287.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcook the spaghetti. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- The broccoli should be cooked until tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Use a good quality olive oil. This will add flavor and richness to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to add some spice. A little bit of red pepper flakes or crushed red pepper can add a nice kick.
- Serve immediately. Spaghetti con broccoli is best when served hot.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti con broccoli is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful sauce, and al dente spaghetti, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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