Cavatelli and Broccoli

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Classic Italian Cavatelli and Broccoli Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

494

Sugar

Fat

21g

Cavatelli and Broccoli is an iconic Italian pasta dish that originated in Southern Italy. It is a simple but flavorful recipe that combines tender broccoli florets, garlic, and olive oil sauce with cavatelli pasta, resulting in a hearty and delicious vegetarian dish. The secret to perfecting this recipe is to cook the broccoli until it is bright green and has just enough bite, adding the right amount of salt and red pepper flakes to the sauce, and tossing everything together with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions and can be easily customized to your liking with the addition of protein or other vegetables.

Instructions

1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes or until they are bright green and tender.
2.	Remove the broccoli florets from the pot with a slotted spoon and keep aside.
3.	In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, and add minced garlic.
4.	Cook the garlic, until fragrant and tender or for 1-2 minutes.
5.	Meanwhile, cook the cavatelli pasta in the same pot of boiling water according to package directions.
6.	Add the cooked broccoli florets to the garlic and olive oil mixture and cook for another minute or two.
7.	Season with salt and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
8.	Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with broccoli and garlic mixture, toss the pasta to combine everything.
9.	Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

PROS

Cavatelli and Broccoli is a quick and easy to make pasta dish that is both hearty and delicious.

This classic recipe is vegetarian and perfect for a family weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.

CONS

If overcooked, broccoli can turn limp and lose its color and nutrients.

Also, this pasta dish has a relatively high carbohydrate content, and it may not be suitable for people on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins C and K.
Also, it contains compounds that can potentially reduce inflammation and protect against some types of cancer.

	3 heads fresh broccoli , cut into florets
	1/2 cup olive oil
	3 cloves garlic , minced
	1 1/2 pounds cavatelli pasta
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
	2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese