Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp Recipe
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Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp

By: Lisa M. 
"Orecchiette pasta is combined with broccoli, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, then broiled until crisp and golden. Great comfort food!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe 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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 797 | Total Fat: 36.5g | Cholesterol: 63mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by HLyn76   view full review
This meal made me so happy! I really loved it in its simplicity. I added a squeeze of lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by AMYK   view full review
This was good. I had reservations because I thought there wouldn't be much flavor. I tried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by LAURIEANDJOHN64   view full review
Very tasty! We liked it an might try adding sun dried tomatoes next time.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by emjg   view full review
When I found this recipe when I was hunting for something to make with what I had in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by Jessica   view full review
This was a great family meal. I added chicken that I seasoned and sauteed. It was delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2009 by sally   view full review
This was not very good. I thought it sounded delicious, but when i actually made it, i was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by Lena   view full review
I loved this pasta. I used regular balsamic vinegar and shredded parmesan cheese instead. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2010 by Taina   view full review
Awesome recipe. I did not add the broccoli or the pine nuts. I added can chicken, red wine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by abbey   view full review
I cooked some chicken pieces in the olive oil instead of garlic. I like the flavor of garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by ZAK52   view full review
Pretty good. A liile dry and it needs some meat, maybe chicken.

 

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