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Broccoli with Orecchiette

Broccoli, a cruciferous vegetable, contains significant amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron, and riboflavin.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

8 ounces orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch (about 1 1/2 pounds) broccoli, stalks peeled and trimmed, stalks and florets roughly chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Set the pasta aside.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; sauté until golden, stirring to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Add the broccoli and reserved cooking liquid; cook, stirring, until the broccoli is tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Add the salt, and season with pepper. Remove from heat.

    Step 3

    Add the reserved pasta to the pan, and toss well to coat. Transfer to 4 serving bowls; drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and garnish each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons grated cheese.

  2. Fit to eat recipe

    Step 4

    (Per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 284

    Step 6

    Fat: 5g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 4mg

    Step 8

    Carbohydrate: 49g

    Step 9

    Sodium: 801mg

    Step 10

    Protein: 12g

    Step 11

    Fiber: 5g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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