Al Bronzo Fusilloni with Broccoli, Tomatoes & Chili
Al Bronzo Fusilloni with Broccoli, Tomatoes & Chili
30 minutes total
Blanched and seared broccoli, chili flakes and tomatoes paired with Al Bronzo Fusilloni pasta make the perfect elegant weekend meal. This recipe separates broccoli into small florets, and blanches them by placing the broccoli into boiling water for a minute, then subsequently placing the broccoli into an ice bath allowing it to maintain color, flavor and texture. The key to flavoring this dish is to allow the olive oil to take on the flavor of the aromatics. The whole peeled garlic should be allowed to pick up a hint of color before adding the chili flakes and tomatoes.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Package Barilla® Al Bronzo® Fusilloni pasta |
| 4 | Cups broccoli florets |
| 1 | Clove garlic |
| 1 | Pint cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| To taste | Red pepper chili flakes |
| To taste | Salt and white pepper to taste |
| To taste | Pecorino Romano cheese, or chili or ginger |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli florets for a couple of minutes, to fix the color. Then pat dry and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Step 3
In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and the whole peeled garlic clove.
Step 4
Add crushed red pepper, then tomatoes and let them wither. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
After 5 minutes take away the garlic clove and add the broccoli florets.
Step 6
Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
Step 7
Toss and stir the pasta in the pan with the veggies, adding ½ cup pasta cooking water and the remaining olive oil to better create the emulsion and coat the pasta.
Step 8
Final touch: add grated Pecorino Romano cheese, chili flakes, or ginger.
Al Bronzo Fusilloni Pasta
Barilla® Al Bronzo® Fusilloni pasta is traditional bronze-cut pasta, for extraordinary sauce grip and more flavor in every bite. Now you can enjoy Scarpetta with Al Bronzo Fusilloni pasta!
- Shape Fusilloni
- Cook time 11–13 mins
- Pack size 16 oz
- Range Al Bronzo Pasta