Photo: Farfalle with Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 2 heads broccoli, trimmed to florets (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 5 anchovy fillets, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally. After 5 minutes, add the broccoli florets to the pasta and stir and cook for another 4 minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, pasta, salt and pepper and toss. Add some of the reserved pasta water, if necessary, to make a light sauce. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
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By annap216_12917683
Cleveland
on January 16, 2012
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My 100% italian Aunt made a similar recipe for me 15 years ago and it could of been considered "bland" as well. BUT it is suppose to be very simple. Not all italian food is blasting with flavor. Let the olive oil and garlic support the flavor of the broccoli. I added salt to taste and used the best olive oil in our house (as I do with oil based pastas. I also fried bacon instead of using anchovies. My advice... INVEST IN QUALITY OLIVE OIL!!! =
By sweet_eets
on November 04, 2011
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According to those I cook for, both regularly and for vistors, I am a good cook. However, though I follwed this dish to the letter, both my family and I found this to be extremely bland, and even a bit distasteful. I expected more from a true Italian chef. I suppose that I have spoiled myself and my family with the dishes I create myself.
By tpartida
on September 20, 2011
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Easy to prepare. easy to change up with what's in my garden. My vegetarian son loved it and so did the carinvores.Healthy and light!
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