Best Orecchiette With Roasted Broccoli And Walnuts Recipes

ROASTED BROCCOLI & WALNUT PASTA

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Perfectly caramelized broccoli, walnuts & nutty parmesan star in this easy Roasted Broccoli & Walnut vegetarian pasta dish that needs just 20 minutes and 7 ingredients from start to finish.

Provided by Marisa Moore, RDN

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ pound orecchiette ((or other short pasta like shells or bowtie))
1 pound fresh broccoli florets ((about 5 cups raw))
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (, divided)
2 garlic cloves (, smashed)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spread the broccoli florets onto a sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat. Roast broccoli 12-15 minutes, turning once.
Prepare pasta according to the package - cooking to al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.
Heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the hot pasta, broccoli and walnuts. Sprinkle with shredded parmesan. Add reserved pasta water starting with ¼ cup until desired sauciness is achieved. Toss to coat. Top with a bit more parmesan if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

ORECCHIETTE WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND WALNUTS

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I love roasted vegetables - this is a simple, meatless meal that's easy to throw together on a weeknight. From Real Simple.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

12 ounces orecchiette (3 cups) or 12 ounces some other short pasta (3 cups)
1 bunch broccoli, cut into small florets (1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta, and return it to the pot.
Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the broccoli, walnuts, oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until the broccoli is tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Toss the pasta with the broccoli mixture, butter, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. (Add more water if the pasta seems dry.) Sprinkle with the Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 152.4, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 20.2

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