Broccoli, chilli and garlic pasta. If it is burning, add a little pasta cooking water or a squeeze of lemon juice. I have this every single week at least once. Our pasta nights always feature a big serving of vegetables on the side. Chilli and garlic will really add zing to an otherwise traditional vegetarian side dish, recipe from BBC Good Food. Few tablespoons water or pasta cooking water, if needed.

Last night I threw this Tenderstem Broccoli, Chilli and Garlic Spaghetti together as I had a pack of Tenderstem Broccoli that needed using up. I wanted to make something quick so my first though was pasta! Orecchiette con cime di rape Orecchiette with Broccoli, Garlic and Chilli. You can cook Broccoli, chilli and garlic pasta using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Broccoli, chilli and garlic pasta

Prepare 200-300 g of broccoli (a couple of handfuls).
Prepare of chopped into even sized pieces (stalks and everything).
It's of Some olive oil.
It's 1 of bulb wet garlic, sliced - optional.
You need 1-2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed.
You need 1 of red chill, chopped finely - chilli flakes are good to use instead.
You need 1 handful of green olives or 1-2 tbsp capers.
Prepare of some hazelnuts or pine nuts - roughly ground/ chopped.
You need of salt and pepper.
You need of Your pasta of choice.

Are you looking for a delicious vegetables recipe with a difference? I grew up eating orecchiette, the typical pasta shape of Puglia. Recipe by katie in the UP. In a large skillet, combine broth, basil, pepper, garlic and broccoli.

Broccoli, chilli and garlic pasta step by step

Boil a pan with lots of water and a pinch of salt. When it’s boiling, add the broccoli and cook until just tender - about 2-3 mins. When it’s ready, lift the broccoli out and keep the water for the pasta. Chop the cooked broccoli quite finely..
Cook the pasta in the water used for the broccoli. (Bring it back to the boil, add a pinch more salt and cook the pasta according to the instructions.).
In another pan, preheat about 1tbsp olive oil. Add the garlic and chilli. Sauté for a few mins..
Add the chopped broccoli and the olives or capers. Sauté on a low- medium heat. Add a few splashes of the pasta cooking water. It’s ok for it to simmer for up to 5 mins..
When the pasta is drained and ready, stir the broccoli mix through. Add the nuts. Season and add a splash of olive oil. Enjoy 😋.

Broccoli and chilli work perfectly together with a hint of garlic all tied together with some Parmesan cheese. Any leftovers can be kept for a healthy lunchbox treat the next day too. Try swapping pasta for quinoa for extra protein, rice works well with this dish too. The best midweek meal for two. Learn how to make Pasta with broccoli, chilli & sausage and get the Smartpoints of the recipes.