Farfalle with Broccoli Recipe

Name: Farfalle with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie pasta); 2 heads of broccoli, trimmed to florets (about 4 cups); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 5 anchovy fillets, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
2 heads of broccoli, trimmed to florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, chopped
5 anchovy fillets, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally.
3
After 5 minutes add the broccoli florets to the pasta, stir, and cook for another 4 minutes.
4
Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-low heat.
6
Add the garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Add the broccoli, pasta, salt, and pepper and toss.
8
Add some of the reserved pasta water, if necessary, to make a light sauce.
9
Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
10
For convenience when entertaining, pasta can be prepared earlier in the day and then reheated when its dinnertime.
11
Cook the pasta until it is al dente, and then scoop it out of the pot of water into a colander.
12
Dont throw out the water.
13
When ready to serve, reheat the water until it is boiling, then add the pasta to the water for a minute.
14
Stir gently with a wooden spoon to loosen the noodles; drain the pasta and toss with sauce.

535

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie pasta), 2 heads of broccoli, trimmed to florets (about 4 cups), 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Farfalle with Broccoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Farfalle with Broccoli

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