Cavatelli and Broccoli Recipe
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Cavatelli and Broccoli

By: linda m 
"This is quick meal to make. Serve with garlic bread."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (81)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds cavatelli pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch broccoli for about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until lightly golden, being careful not to burn it. Add the broccoli. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Broccoli should be tender yet crisp to the bite.
  3. Meanwhile, cook cavatelli in a large pot of boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and place in a large serving bowl. Toss with the broccoli, and season with salt and hot pepper flakes. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 317 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by AmberLeigh   view full review
This is a very good dish if you make it the right way. I think other members have commented...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2004 by MILLIE CROSS   view full review
I agree with majority.. Bland... secret is salt. This is an old Italian dish called Aglio e...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yum--the flavors I grew up with! With no heavy sauces or seasonings, this is simple, fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2004 by LILSPINSTER   view full review
This IS sort of bland, but I cooked the pasta in chicken broth and added the broccoli to that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is so simple and so delicious and makes a great side dish. I did about a third of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by SWEETCOOKIEBEE   view full review
i make cavatelli aglio e olio all the time. My recipe calls for salted pasta water, sliced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by Koolness   view full review
My Mom made this often growing up....she always added bacon...cook it first and then saute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by joannneb   view full review
I agree with most... I use extra salt in the water when cooking the cavatelli (I use a large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Brooke Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought it was good. I added extra garlic, black olives and green onion during the broccoli...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by josephine   view full review
This is a keeper. Very Good. Although, I didn't add all the salt it called for. I only added...

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