Broccoli with Orecchiette

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This vibrant broccoli with orecchiette is a classic Italian-inspired dish that proves healthy eating needn't be complicated. By slow-cooking frozen broccoli with garlic and chilli, the vegetable breaks down into a rich, savoury sauce that clings perfectly to the ear-shaped pasta. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a high-protein vegetarian meal that relies on simple pantry staples and freezer essentials, making it both cost-effective and nutritious.

Ideal for a quick midweek dinner, this dish can be on the table in less than twenty minutes. The combination of pungent garlic, a hint of heat from the red-pepper flakes, and the salty depth of Parmigiano-Reggiano creates a sophisticated flavour profile. Serve it in warmed bowls with an extra grating of cheese and a drizzle of cold-pressed olive oil for a comforting, homemade finish.

Ingredients for Broccoli with Orecchiette

5 garlic cloves
80ml extra jungfruolivolja
2 (275g) packages frozen chopped broccoli (do not thaw)
240ml vatten
1/4 teaspoons hot red-pepper flakes
50g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus additional for serving
450g dried orecchiette pasta

How to make Broccoli with Orecchiette

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 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons 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 tablespoons salt for 5.7L water) until al dente. Reserve 240ml 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.

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