Garlic & Broccoli Orecchiette with Chili Flakes

A simple yet flavorful pasta dish featuring orecchiette, tender broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and a hint of chili flakes for a little kick.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

550 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.96/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner

Cuisine:

Italian•Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Pasta

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1lbOrecchiette pasta(dried)

£1.20

1lbBroccoli florets(fresh or frozen, thawed)

£1.10

4clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.30

0.3cupOlive oil(extra virgin)

£0.40

0.3tspRed pepper flakes(or more, to taste)

£0.10

0.3cupParmesan cheese(grated, plus more for serving (optional))

£0.75

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack pepper(freshly ground)

0.5cupPasta water(reserved after cooking pasta)

Total Cost

£3.85

£0.96 per serving

Instructions

1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta and broccoli.
2.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3.
Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to combine.
4.
Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to the skillet, if needed, to create a light sauce that coats the pasta and broccoli. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
5.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

550 kcal / 2301 kJ

Carbs

75g

29% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

22g

44% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet along with the olive oil.

If you don't have Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano can be substituted.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a brighter flavor.

To make it a complete meal, add cooked Italian sausage or grilled chicken.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Large skillet or saute pan

Wine Pairings

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Garlic & Broccoli Orecchiette with Chili Flakes

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