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Cavatelli and Broccoli

Cavatelli and Broccoli

Cavatelli and Broccoli

This dish is quick and easy to make., It is great as a side served with roasted chicken or alone as the main dish. To add even more flavor, sauté the garlic with red onion and add frozen peas at the end. Great with our homemade cavatelli pasta- see recipe.

Cavatelli and Broccoli

Ingredients

1 lb cavatelli pasta
1 cup extra virgin olive
1 head broccoli- trimmed and chopped
5 large cloves of garlic – finely chopped
½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Steps:

Boil salted water for pasta
Cover the bottom of the skillet with EVOO and keep the extra oil on reserve.
Add the garlic, salt, black pepper and red pepper and sauté till garlic is golden.
Add the broccoli and more EVOO
Cover and cook till tender.
Add more EVOO, mix well and add the cheese.
Drizzle more EVOO, mix well, taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Cook pasta and drain
Pour the broccoli mixture over the pasta. Mix well.
Drizzle EVOO and mix again.
Top with grated cheese.

Cavatelli and Broccoli

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Vivian Sciortino

Vivian Sciortino is the heart and soul behind Nonna’s Recipe—a culinary corner of the internet that beautifully captures her love for traditional Italian cooking. Born into a family rich in Old-World traditions, Vivian grew up in a kitchen filled with the aromas of simmering tomato sauces, freshly baked bread, and her grandmother’s secrets. As a passionate home cook, she began sharing these cherished family recipes online to celebrate her heritage and ensure those timeless flavors live on. Her writing blends warm storytelling with clear, step-by-step instructions, making authentic Italian dishes like Sunday gravy, meatball sugo, and her much-loved lasagna accessible to both seasoned cooks and beginners alike. Over the years, Vivian’s approachable style and deep respect for her family’s culinary roots have won her a loyal following—turning humble, home-cooked meals into beloved traditions in kitchens around the world.