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Orecchiette with Broccoli and Tomatoes Recipe

Orecchiette with Broccoli and Tomatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb broccoli, thick stems peeled , halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, tops cut into small florets (about 1 1/2 quarts in all)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
1 2/3 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice (1 15-oz can)
1/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
3/4 lb orecchiette
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp butter

Directions:

In a large deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and broccoli stems and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli florets, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Stir to coat with the oil.
Add the tomatoes and broth to the broccoli and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orecchiette until done, about 15 minutes. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the broccoli. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the vinegar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the parsley, and butter. Stir gently until the butter just coats the pasta.
Wine Recommendation: With its tomato-and-vinegar based sauce, this pasta cries out for a light, tart Italian red such as Valpolicella. The wine's crisp cherry flavor will act as a perfect foil for this dish.
Notes: Broccoli stems are a delicious vegetable in their own right. Peel the thick skin and then slice or cut the stems into pieces. If you're cooking them with the florets, either cut the stems into quite small pieces so they'll be done at the same time, or cook them for a few minutes before adding the florets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	517.32 Kcal (2166 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.17g	28%
Cholesterol	17.82mg	6%
Sodium	783.75mg	33%
Potassium	884.99mg	19%
Total Carbs	75.51g	25%
Sugars	10.26g	41%
Dietary Fiber	10.74g	43%
Protein	17.1g	34%
Vitamin C	167.5mg	279%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4.8mg	26%
Calcium	132.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.93 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.56g	28%
Cholesterol	4.47mg	6%
Sodium	196.85mg	33%
Potassium	222.28mg	19%
Total Carbs	18.96g	25%
Sugars	2.58g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.7g	43%
Protein	4.29g	34%
Vitamin C	42.1mg	279%
Iron	1.2mg	26%
Calcium	33.3mg	13%

* 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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