Orecchiette with broccoli and potatoes is a classic dish of Italian cuisine, a comfort food rich in flavor, combining genuine ingredients and bold tastes.
This recipe is ideal for a family lunch or a casual dinner, easy and quick to prepare, and particularly economical.
You can prepare it all year round, even using frozen broccoli and maybe adding a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil or a sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs for a crunchy touch. Either way, you’ll serve a nutritious dish that will please both adults and children.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, All Seasons
Ingredients
- 12 oz orecchiette
- 10.5 oz broccoli
- 2 potatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- to taste salt
Tools
- Pot
- Lid
- Slotted Spoon
- Wooden Spoon
Steps
First, wash the broccoli under running water and cut them into florets.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes about 0.6 inches.
In a large pot, bring the salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and potato cubes and cook for about 10 minutes.
When the vegetables are tender but still firm, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and set them aside, keeping the cooking water.
In the same cooking water of potatoes and broccoli, throw in the orecchiette and cook them al dente following the package instructions.
Meanwhile, take a large pan and heat the extra virgin olive oil with the slightly crushed garlic cloves.
Add the anchovy paste and let it dissolve over low heat while stirring. Add the broccoli and potatoes and let them absorb the flavors for a couple of minutes.
Drain the orecchiette al dente (keeping a ladle of cooking water aside) and dive them into the pan with the vegetables.
Sauté everything over high heat, adding a bit of cooking water if necessary.
Remove the garlic and serve the orecchiette with broccoli and potatoes hot.
Enjoy your meal.
Storage and Tips …
Store covered with foil and heat before serving.
Consume within 2 days.
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