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Orecchiette with Broccolini

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to your liking
  • 14 ounces broccolini
  • 10 ounces Orecchiette pasta
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Making the Orecchiette with Broccolini

  • Add the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to a large skillet over low heat. Cook until the garlic is golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the broccolini by removing any tough stems and chopping the florets and leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook the orecchiette pasta according to the package directions. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add the prepared broccolini.
  • Drain the pasta and broccolini and add them to the skillet with the garlic and red pepper. Toss everything to combine and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.
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