Pasta with broccoli

Pasta with broccoli is a simple and healthy dish that combines the rustic flavors of broccoli with the pleasure of pasta. I will guide you through an Italian version of this dish.

Ingredients

• 320 g of pasta (penne, orecchiette, or whichever you prefer)
• 300 g of broccoli
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Dried red chili pepper (optional)
• Toasted breadcrumbs (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for dressing)

Preparation

1. Clean the broccoli, removing the harder parts of the stems. Divide the broccoli into small florets and wash well under running water.
2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil to cook the pasta.
3. While the water is heating up, take a frying pan and sauté the garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil. If you want to add a spicy touch, you can also include a dried red chili pepper.
4. Add the broccoli to the pan with the garlic and cook over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes. If necessary, add a little water to prevent sticking.
5. Once the water boils, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
6. When the pasta is drained, save some of the cooking water.
7. Combine the pasta with the broccoli in the pan and mix well, adding a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water if necessary to make it creamier.
8. Serve hot. If you wish, you can sprinkle with breadcrumbs previously toasted in a pan for a crunchy touch, and/or add grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosities

This dish is very versatile, and you can enrich it with other ingredients according to your tastes. For example, you might add anchovies for an additional touch of flavor.

I hope this recipe makes your meal delicious! Enjoy your meal!