Rigatoni With Broccoli Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 bunch broccoli ( aprx. 1 1/4 lb)
salt
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (i use a big pinch as i love spicy food)
8 oz rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

Directions:

Trim the broccoli and cut it into bite sized pieces.
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.Add the broccoli and salt to to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli with a small sieve. Reserve the cooking water in the pot.
Pour the olive oil into a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add the garlic and red pepper, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly golden. Add the broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is soft.
Meanwhile, bring the water back to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is not quite tender. Scoop out about 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the rigatoni and add it to the skillet with the broccoli. add the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or more.
Sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	261.75 Kcal (1096 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.58g	29%
Cholesterol	7.99mg	3%
Sodium	280.48mg	12%
Potassium	492.48mg	10%
Total Carbs	29.78g	10%
Sugars	3.64g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.76g	23%
Protein	9.57g	19%
Vitamin C	136.3mg	227%
Iron	15.8mg	88%
Calcium	196.8mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	111.03 Kcal (465 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.88g	29%
Cholesterol	3.39mg	3%
Sodium	118.98mg	12%
Potassium	208.91mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.63g	10%
Sugars	1.54g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.44g	23%
Protein	4.06g	19%
Vitamin C	57.8mg	227%
Iron	6.7mg	88%
Calcium	83.5mg	20%

* 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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bitter
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