Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli

Cavatelli and broccoli pasta with Parmesan cheese.

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Add this easy and quick Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli to your regular rotation. The whole family will enjoy this classic Italian pasta dish made in 20 minutes and packed with flavor!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 317.42kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Ingredients

8 ounces cavatelli pasta
5 tablespoons butter separated
1 small shallot diced
1 head broccoli chopped (about 2-3 cups)
3 garlic cloves minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before straining.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped broccoli to the pan and cook until al dente.
To the pan add the garlic and salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
Add the pasta, lemon juice, remaining butter and Parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Pour in the reserved pasta water in small increments until the sauce is nice and creamy.
Serve topped with freshly cracked black pepper and more cheese.

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Notes

Mise en Place. Do the prep work ahead of time for a more efficient cooking experience. Do this in the morning for later use for dinner.
Use quality ingredients. When making simple pasta dishes, high-quality ingredients are key to getting the freshest flavor.
Don't forget the lemon. Acid balances the sweet and savory flavors of the ingredients in this easy dish.
Salt your water. Pasta should be cooked in heavily (a palm pinch) salted water.

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