Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta

5 cups bite-size broccoli florets

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

¼ cup chicken broth

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

6 tablespoons softened butter

¼ cup toasted pine nuts

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Exquisite Yeastless Focaccia

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler. Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta cook for 8 minutes then stir in broccoli and cook 3 minutes more. Drain and return to the pot.

Step 3

Meanwhile heat the olive oil over medium heat and stir in the garlic. Cook and stir until the garlic has turned golden-brown about 3 minutes. Pour in white balsamic vinegar chicken broth salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then pour over the drained pasta and broccoli. Stir in the butter pine nuts and half of the Parmesan cheese then pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Step 4

Broil in preheated oven until the cheese has crisped and turned golden brown about 4 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 797.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.5g 55%

Carbohydrates: 94.3g 30%

Dietary Fiber: 7.5g 30%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 36.5g 56%

Saturated Fat: 16g 80%

Cholesterol: 63.4mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 1340.1IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 104.1mg 174%

Folate: 80mcg 20%

Calcium: 293.8mg 29%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 53.3mg 19%

Potassium: 468.8mg 13%

Sodium: 614.9mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 328.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.