Broccoli Broth with Pancetta, Prosciutto and Pasta: Minestra di Broccoli alla Romana

Name: Broccoli Broth with Pancetta, Prosciutto and Pasta: Minestra di Broccoli alla Romana
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams broccoli, washed, trimmed and cut into 1-inch florets; 1 small dried chile pepper; 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 small onion, chopped; 99 grams pancetta or bacon, chopped; 118 milliliters freshly grated pecorino; 99 grams prosciutto, chopped; 4 servings Salt, to taste; 227 grams ziti, broken into short lengths

Broccoli Broth with Pancetta, Prosciutto and Pasta: Minestra di Broccoli alla Romana might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 580 calories, 21g of protein, and 31g of fat each. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up broccoli, chile pepper, prosciutto, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 1 quart of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook the broccoli in the boiling water until just tender and still bright green.

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Broccoli

Water

Salt

Drain the broccoli and do not discard the cooking liquid.

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Broccoli

In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the pancetta, onion, chile and garlic and cook until the onion and garlic begin to brown.

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Garlic

Chili Pepper

Onion

Add the prosciutto and reserved broccoli water and bring to a boil.

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Prosciutto

Broccoli

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Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Return the blanched broccoli to the pan, season with salt and pepper and serve divide equally among four warmed pasta bowls, topped with freshly grated pecorino.

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Salt And Pepper