Orecchiette and Broccoli Crisp

Orecchiette pasta is combined with broccoli, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, then broiled until crisp and golden. Great comfort food!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 797 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta
• 5 cups bite-size broccoli florets
• 6 tablespoons softened butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler. Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 minutes, then stir in broccoli, and cook 3 minutes more. Drain and return to the pot.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and stir in the garlic. Cook and stir until the garlic has turned golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Pour in white balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then pour over the drained pasta and broccoli. Stir in the butter, pine nuts, and half of the Parmesan cheese, then pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Step 4

Broil in preheated oven until the cheese has crisped and turned golden brown, about 4 minutes.