BROCCOLI BOLOGNESE WITH ORECCHIETTE
Steps:
- Cook broccoli in a large pot of salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a colander and let cool (save pot of water for cooking pasta). Chop broccoli into small pieces; set aside.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, shaking skillet occasionally, until it starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add sausage and a generous pinch of red pepper flakes and break up meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally and continuing to break up sausage, until it is browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes.
- Bring reserved pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until barely al dente, about 9 minutes (set a timer for 3 minutes less than the package instructions; it will cook more in the skillet).
- Meanwhile, ladle about 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid from pot into skillet with sausage and add blanched broccoli. Keep mixture at a low simmer, stirring often and mashing with spoon to break up sausage even more, until pasta is finished cooking.
- Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer pasta to skillet, then ladle in ½ cup pasta water. Cook, stirring, until pasta absorbs most of the liquid and is just al dente, about 4 minutes. Add butter and stir until melted, then transfer pasta to a large bowl. Gradually add 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, tossing constantly until you have a glossy, emulsified sauce.
- Serve pasta topped with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes and a drizzle of oil.
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Rose Martinez Pamela
[email protected]Meh.
Jacki Thompson
[email protected]Not bad, but I've had better.
shyam shrestha
[email protected]Will definitely make again.
Nahom Samuel
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty.
Hamzat Tunji
[email protected]Delicious!
Ali Hussnain Chughtai
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland, and the broccoli was a little mushy. I think I'll stick to my regular bolognese recipe.
Mariya Maram
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover broccoli and orecchiette pasta, and I didn't know what to make with them. This dish came together quickly and easily, and it was delicious.
Monna Akash
[email protected]I love broccoli and bolognese, so I was excited to try this recipe. I was a little disappointed, though. The sauce was a bit too oily for my taste, and the broccoli was a little overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Gaming with Riham
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and came out great! I used whole wheat orecchiette pasta, and it worked well. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce, which gave it a nice tangy flavor.
Danish Taimoor
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this dish changed my mind. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and still had a bit of a bite to it. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the orecchiette pasta was the perfect choice to soak it all up.
ajax saidul
[email protected]Broccoli bolognese with orecchiette was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The broccoli added a nice crunch, and the orecchiette pasta held the sauce well. I will definitely be making this dish again.