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orecchiette pasta

Orecchiette Pasta: 5 Reasons You’ll Fall in Love


  • Author: georgina
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Orecchiette pasta is a small, ear-shaped pasta from Italy. It’s perfect for holding sauces and pairs well with various ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g orecchiette pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 200g broccoli, chopped
  • 50g grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the orecchiette and cook according to package instructions.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add chopped broccoli and cook until tender.
  6. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
  7. Mix well, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit the Parmesan or use a vegan alternative.
  • You can add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main course
  • Method: Boiling and sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: orecchiette pasta, Italian pasta, vegetarian recipes