SHELL PASTA WITH BROCCOLI & GARLIC

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This is another quick, easy, delicious weeknight dish! Frying the garlic just until it is golden gives it a nutty, slightly spicy flavour that goes well with broccoli - but don't go past that golden colour or it will become bitter.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch broccoli
4 cups orecchiette or 4 cups other small shell pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, sliced very thin
6 anchovy fillets, chopped (or 1 tbsp paste)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut Broccoli into small florets& chop stems.
  • Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon.
  • Drain& set aside.
  • Cook pasta in the same pot of boiling water until tender but firm, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid, drain& return to the pot.
  • Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat; add next 4 ingredients& fry until garlic is fragrant& anchovies begin to break down, about 2 minutes.
  • Add broccoli to skillet and cook until heated through& garlic is beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add to pasta along with reserved cooking liquid& toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan on each serving.

Sahadev Das
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I thought this pasta dish was just okay. The broccoli was a bit overcooked and the garlic was a bit too strong. I think I would have liked it better if the broccoli had been roasted instead of boiled.


JAMES PLUMBERS
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli was tender and flavorful, the garlic was fragrant, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice salty touch. I would definitely make this dish again.


Tahir Taragee
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This pasta dish was delicious! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the garlic and Parmesan cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking f


Muhammed Ahmed
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This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and Parmesan cheese. I also would have liked the broccoli to be a little more roasted. Overall, it was a good dish, but it could have been better with a few tweaks.


Swambimbi
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The broccoli was roasted to perfection and had a slightly caramelized flavor. The garlic and Parmesan cheese added a nice savory touch. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone w


Random Stuff
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This pasta dish was delicious! I loved the combination of broccoli, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Adrian Rogers
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I thought this pasta dish was just okay. The broccoli was a bit overcooked and the garlic was a bit too strong. I think I would have liked it better if the broccoli had been roasted instead of boiled.


Fonjenachop Shever Ntunkem
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli was tender and flavorful, the garlic was fragrant, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice salty touch. I would definitely make this dish again.


Unique Girl.
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I loved this pasta dish! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the garlic and Parmesan cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a q


Dani Boni
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and Parmesan cheese. I also would have liked the broccoli to be a little more roasted. Overall, it was a good dish, but it could have been better with a few tweaks.


Vote Sponsor
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This pasta dish was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The broccoli was tender and flavorful, the garlic was fragrant, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice salty touch. I would definitely make this dish again.


Magdaline Monicah
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this dish changed my mind. The broccoli was roasted to perfection and had a slightly caramelized flavor. The garlic and Parmesan cheese added a nice savory touch. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone


Barbara Hall
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This pasta dish is a winner! The combination of broccoli, garlic, and Parmesan cheese is a classic for a reason. I loved the addition of lemon zest, which gave the dish a bright and fresh flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the sauce