Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp Recipe

Name: Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 6 tablespoons softened butter; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

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
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons softened butter
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat your oven's broiler.
2
Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
4
Add pasta, cook for 8 minutes, then stir in broccoli, and cook 3 minutes more.
5
Drain and return to the pot.
6
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and stir in the garlic.
7
Cook and stir until the garlic has turned golden-brown, about 3 minutes.
8
Pour in white balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
9
Bring to a boil, then pour over the drained pasta and broccoli.
10
Stir in the butter, pine nuts, and half of the Parmesan cheese, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
11
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
12
Broil in preheated oven until the cheese has crisped and turned golden brown, about 4 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta, 5 cups bite-size broccoli florets, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp

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