Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2007

Love this recipe . Tastes just like local places here in NJ , I add a bit more pepper cause we like it spicy.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2007

This is delicious. I ended up stir frying the broccoli because I wasn't paying attention and prepared it how I thought the directions would say. Reading is fundamental!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BIGDADDYWF

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Rockaway, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2007

This is a very good dish if you make it the right way. I think other members have commented on this, but i'll reiterate. You have to put (depending on how much you make, I usually make it with 2 bags of cavatellis) about a regular coffee mug size amount of the salted pasta water into the broccoli pan, then drain the pasta, then put the pasta into the pan with the broccoli and let it cook for a few more minutes. I guarantee this will make it taste a whole lot better, since when the cavatelli's cook in the broccoli for a bit they soak up the flavor. Hope this helps!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
43 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

AmberLeigh

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2007

This is one of my favorite stand-by recipes! I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh, and cook it in chicken broth for extra flavor. Thank you for sharing!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Mandy Sue

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Florham Park, New Jersey, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2007

Pretty good. I like the idea, but think it needs to be spruced up a bit. I added some black pepper and about a half tbsp. of butter, and that seemed to kick it up enough.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Kristin O

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Rochester, New York, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2007

i make cavatelli aglio e olio all the time. My recipe calls for salted pasta water, sliced black olives, anchovies and more garlic than this does. Made this recipe, and was a tad bland for me- but some people may like less oomph than I do. With my additions, I'd give it five stars- but as is, it's a four.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
8 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

SWEETCOOKIEBEE

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2006

We loved this! I will definately make it again. Added a little more garlic and added mushrooms.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

kmacs22

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Broomfield, Colorado, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2006

This was an easy and quick meal. I only used 1/4 C. of olive oil and added about a 1/3 C. of chicken broth. It does need a good bit of salt. I'm always looking for new recipes that use broccoli since my 4 year old loves it. He approved so we'll keep this one around.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

leh

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2006

Simple, quick and healthy - lovely!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Jacqueline MacMillan

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, U.K.

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2006

Great quick recipe. I only had Shells, so I used that instead of the Cavatelli. Like a reviewer before me, I used lots more parm. cheese. Very good stuff :)

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Chelsey Wolnowski

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2006

I used tortellini with this dish and added more garlic because we absolutely love it. Used lots more parm too. From one Linda M to another, I thank you for making my gang very happy tonight!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

LINDA MCLEAN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Livingston, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Flanders, New Jersey, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2006

Very good and very healthy. It was a big hit with my husband and I!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

hilary

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Springfield, Virginia, USA

Living In: Pensacola, Florida, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2006

This was pretty good. I added a pat of butter to it for more flavor.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Chrissy Fessler

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Hazleton, Pennsylvania, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2006

This was a big hit with my 12 y/o son. He ate it down in no time and asked for seconds. I salted the water when cooking the pasta and thought it had plenty of taste. It's a definite keeper for our family!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

KEEKEE818

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Des Plaines, Illinois, USA

Living In: Schaumburg, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2005

Excellent, just really fatty with all of the olive oil

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MBALANDA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2005

Great dinner. I added the red pepper flakes to the garlic and EVOO. It did need about 3/4 cup of chicken broth added to give it enough liquid for the pasta. My husband loved it and can't wait to take the leftovers for lunch.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

CRUISEM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toms River, New Jersey, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2005

Was ok. A little bland, but quick and easy side dish.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JADE18421

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2005

I sauteed some onions with the garlic in order to give this more flavor.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

GINAH1

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2005

When I was looking for a "broccoli recipe" I wanted another way to cook my broccoli. I left out the pasta and just cooked the broccoli as written, I could only imagine that the pasta would be great in this, but it's for sure NOT needed!!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful