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Broccoli Broth with Pancetta, Prosciutto and Pasta: Minestra di Broccoli alla Romana (Mario Batali) Recipe

Broccoli Broth with Pancetta, Prosciutto and Pasta: Minestra di Broccoli alla Romana (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Broccoli Broth with Pancetta, Prosciutto and Pasta: Minestra di Broccoli alla Romana (Mario Batali)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb broccoli, washed, trimmed and cut into 1-inch florets
salt , to taste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 1/2 oz pancetta or bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small dried chile pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 1/2 oz prosciutto, chopped
1/2 lb ziti, broken into short lengths
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino

Directions:

Bring 1 quart of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook the broccoli in the boiling water until just tender and still bright green. Drain the broccoli and do not discard the cooking liquid.
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the pancetta, onion, chile and garlic and cook until the onion and garlic begin to brown. Add the prosciutto and reserved broccoli water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Return the blanched broccoli to the pan, season with salt and pepper and serve divide equally among four warmed pasta bowls, topped with freshly grated pecorino.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	380.24 Kcal (1592 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.91g	34%
Cholesterol	45.2mg	15%
Sodium	1490.75mg	62%
Potassium	618.68mg	13%
Total Carbs	27.91g	9%
Sugars	3.6g	14%
Dietary Fiber	4.95g	20%
Protein	20.49g	41%
Vitamin C	102.6mg	171%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	212.9mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.42 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.55g	34%
Cholesterol	17.64mg	15%
Sodium	581.89mg	62%
Potassium	241.49mg	13%
Total Carbs	10.9g	9%
Sugars	1.41g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.93g	20%
Protein	8g	41%
Vitamin C	40.1mg	171%
Iron	0.5mg	7%
Calcium	83.1mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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