Spicy Cavatelli with Broccoli
Spicy Cavatelli with Broccoli might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 445 calories, 17g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up broccoli florets, chicken broth, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth and crushed red pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until broth is reduced by half and onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in broccoli florets and cook over low heat until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
Just before draining pasta, pour out 1 1/2 cups cooking water and set it aside.
Drain pasta thoroughly in a colander and then return it to pot.
Remove garlic from broccoli skillet sauce; discard.
Add sauce, salt, and 1 to 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid, as desired, to pasta to make a nice sauce. Toss well to coat pasta.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and toss again.
Serve with extra Parmesan.