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Broccoli: Shells with Broccoli

Source of Recipe

Moosewood Restaurant cookbooks


List of Ingredients

1 pound pasta shells
6 broccoli stalks, finely chopped -- (4 cups)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese


Recipe

Heat a large covered pot of water. When the water comes to a rapid boil, add the pasta, stir, and cover the pot until the pasta boils again. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet, saute the broccoli and garlic in olive oil until the garlic is golden, but not brown, and the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Add plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Pour a couple of spoonfuls of pasta water into the skillet to steam the broccoli. When the pasta is al dente, drain it and put it into warmed serving dishes. Top it with the broccoli mixture and grated cheese. Drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately. Serves 4.