Best 6 Orecchiette And Broccoli Crisp Recipes

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**Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp: A Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to Puglia, Italy, with a delightful duo of orecchiette and broccoli crisp. This harmonious dish combines the delicate bite of ear-shaped pasta with the vibrant crunch of roasted broccoli, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Magnify the experience with a medley of complementary recipes, including a zesty lemon caper sauce that adds a tangy brightness, a creamy burrata topping that lends a luxurious richness, and a crispy pangrattato that provides a delightful textural contrast. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Italy's culinary scene.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI



Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli image

This orecchiette pasta dish is packed with flavor and quick to make -- and the whole family gobbles it up, broccoli and all.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, adapted from

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound orecchiette
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, removed from casings
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound broccoli florets
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup freshly grated pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette and cook according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium high heat. Crumble the sausage into the skillet and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic; cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, chicken broth, broccoli, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pan to release the flavorful brown bits, until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the butter until melted and simmer for a few minutes to reduce and concentrate the sauce.
  • Drain the pasta well and place back in the pasta pot. Add the sausage and broccoli mixture, along with half of the cheese, and toss to blend. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls and pass the remaining grated cheese at the table.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated on the stovetop. If the dish has dried out a bit in the freezer, add a little water or broth while reheating. Just take care only to reheat it and not continue to cook it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624, Fat 28 g, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 692 mg, Cholesterol 51 mg

BROCCOLI WITH ORECCHIETTE



Broccoli with Orecchiette image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Parmesan     Broccoli     Potluck     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 garlic cloves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 (10-ounces) packages frozen chopped broccoli (do not thaw)
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus additional for serving
1 pound dried orecchiette pasta

Steps:

  • With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop.
  • Cook garlic in oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli, water, red-pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is very tender and almost all of liquid has evaporated, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Meanwhile, cook orecchiette in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoon salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Toss pasta with broccoli and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water. Season with salt and thin sauce with more cooking water if desired. Serve with cheese for sprinkling.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI AND PECORINO



Orecchiette with Broccoli and Pecorino image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 broccoli crowns, cut into small florets
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus for the pasta water
1 pound orecchiette pasta
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup freshly grated pecorino
1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 large lemon
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Spread out the broccoli florets on a rimmed baking sheet and toss them with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the salt. Transfer to the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, add the orecchiette to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the anchovy paste and the garlic to the hot pan. Cook, mashing up the anchovy paste with a wooden spoon, until the anchovy has dissolved into the oil and the garlic has become softened and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta, the roasted broccoli, and the parsley, red pepper flakes, pecorino, lemon zest, raisins and pine nuts to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

BROCCOLI WITH ORECCHIETTE



Broccoli with Orecchiette image

Broccoli, garlic, and olive oil add nutrients to a dish of pasta that's easy to whip up on a busy weeknight.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch (about 1 1/2 pounds) broccoli stalks, peeled and trimmed, stalks and florets, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Set pasta aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; saute until golden, stirring to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli and reserved cooking liquid; cook, stirring, until broccoli is tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Add the salt, and season with pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Add reserved pasta to pan, and toss well to coat. Transfer to four serving bowls; drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and garnish each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons grated pecorino cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 g, Cholesterol 4 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 801 g

SPICY ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI



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Broccoli adds a slight sweetness to this spicy vegetarian dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces orecchiette or other short pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add broccoli and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until broccoli begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until water has evaporated and broccoli is crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • To pasta in pot, add broccoli mixture, Parmesan (reserving some for later), and enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Serve sprinkled with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g

NICOLE KIDMAN'S CRISPY ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI, PINE NUTS &



Nicole Kidman's Crispy Orecchiette With Broccoli, Pine Nuts & image

Make and share this Nicole Kidman's Crispy Orecchiette With Broccoli, Pine Nuts & recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vamy7913

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb orecchiette
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves, slivered
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • cook pasta according to package directions, rinse & drain.
  • in a 12 inch skillet heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until skillet is hot, add half the cooked pasta and cook until medium brown on the outside-about 3 minutes. Stir pasta, then cook until browned on the other side. With slotted spoom return pasta to saucepot.
  • Repeat with the remaining pasta and 3 more tablespoons of oil. Cover saucepot to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil on medium. Add broccoli & garlic and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cook until broccoli is tender crisp about 3 minutes longer.
  • Add broccoli mixture, vinegar, butter & pine nuts to pasta in saucepot and toss on medium heat until butter melts.
  • Add half of the parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
  • Spoon into 4 warm bowls.
  • Serve with additional pepper and remaining parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 927.8, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 310.5, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 25.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right orecchiette pasta. Look for orecchiette that is made with durum wheat semolina and has a slightly rough texture. This will help the sauce adhere to the pasta better.
  • Cook the orecchiette pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slightly firm bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and will not hold the sauce as well.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
  • Roast the broccoli until it is tender and slightly charred. This will give the broccoli a smoky flavor that will complement the orecchiette and sausage.
  • Use a flavorful sausage. Italian sausage, such as sweet or hot sausage, works well in this dish. You can also use ground beef or pork if you prefer.
  • Add some red pepper flakes for a little spice. This is optional, but it will add a nice kick to the dish.
  • Serve the orecchiette and broccoli crisp immediately. This dish is best when it is served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

This orecchiette and broccoli crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The orecchiette pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with roasted broccoli, sausage, and a flavorful sauce. The dish is then topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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