MAMMA'S BROCCOLINI AND RICOTTA PASTA

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Categories     Casserole/Gratin     Chicken     Broccoli     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Rigatoni
3 cups Broccoli florets chopped
1 cup Water
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 pound Ricotta cheese, part skim
8 sprigs Fresh thyme, leaves striped and chopped
3 pinches Nutmeg, ground
3 pinches Coarse salt
3 pinches Fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta to package directions. Retain one cup of cooking water.
  • Simmer broccoli in a cup of water, covered, 5 minutes; drain.
  • Heat evoo in a big deep skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic. Cook until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add Broccolini, pasta, ricotta, reserved pasta cooking water, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the pan. Toss until creamy, then transfer to a serving platter.

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