Garlicky broccoli and cavatelli just like my mom used to make: a fast and easy dish loaded with garlic and Parmesan cheese!
Author: Erin Berdan
Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
1 16-oz. bag frozen cavatelli
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 head broccoli, cut into bit-sized pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
Instructions
In a pot of salted water, cook cavatelli to al dente according to directions on the package. Drain and place in a large bowl.
While cavatelli cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large saute pan. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Do not brown.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and cover the pan. Simmer for 3 minutes then remove the cover. Continue cooking until broccoli is tender, another 2-3 minutes. Pour broccoli mixture over cavatelli and toss with ½ cup Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with extra Parmesan, if desired.
Recipe by white plate blank slate at https://whiteplateblankslate.com/broccoli-and-cavatelli/