Best Cavetelli With Shrimp And Broccoli Recipes

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CAVATELLI AND BROCCOLI



Cavatelli and Broccoli image

Cavatelli is my favorite pasta because it is a big thick pasta to bite. This recipe is from my aunt-in-law; she serves it in a crock pot for all of our summer get togethers. The flavor is just as amazing as the smell of it cooking!

Provided by Bri22

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 ounce olive oil
1 head broccoli or 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli, chopped very small
2 cups chicken stock
1 lb frozen cavatelli
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in 2 Tbsps butter.
  • Add broccoli and mushrooms; stir fry until al dente.
  • Add broth to cooled broccoli.
  • Simmer on medium to medium low until the following steps are completed.
  • Cook cavatelli as directed on back of package until done .
  • Drain really well.
  • Top with other 2 Tbsps of butter.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to broccoli sauce and stir well to thicken.
  • Pour over cavatelli and season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
  • Stir well and add grated parmesan.
  • ***To make in a crockpot; make the same way but put the cooked cavatelli in the crockpot and pour sauce over cavatelli. Cook on low for 2-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.1, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 14.1

CAVATELLI WITH SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND GARLIC



Cavatelli with Sauteed Broccoli and Garlic image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 to 3 cups broccoli florets, or to taste
Salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
1 pound cavatelli, cooked according to package directions
Freshly grated Locatelli pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat until hot. Add the garlic and cook it, stirring, until pale golden. Add the broccoli, salt, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the saucepan. Toss with sauce to combine. Serve with the cheese.

CAVATELLI AND BROCCOLI



Cavatelli and Broccoli image

This is quick meal to make. Serve with garlic bread.

Provided by linda m

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
½ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds cavatelli pasta
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling water, blanch broccoli for about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until lightly golden, being careful not to burn it. Add the broccoli. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Broccoli should be tender yet crisp to the bite.
  • Meanwhile, cook cavatelli in a large pot of boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and place in a large serving bowl. Toss with the broccoli, and season with salt and hot pepper flakes. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 234.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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