Pasta Shells With Broccoli Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Broccoli1 pound
 Salt1 To taste
 Pasta shells3/4 pound
 Onion1/4 Large, finely chopped
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Anchovy fillets - 4, finely chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Ground black pepper1 To taste
 Parmesan cheese 4 Tablespoon, freshly grated

Directions

MAKING
1. In two medium saucepans bring salted water to a boil.
2. To one pan, add broccoli and to the other add pasta.
3. Allow the broccoli and pasta to boil, keeping a check, on cooking time, until they are cooked al dente or tender-firm.
4. Drain broccoli and pasta separately once cooked. Let cool.
5. Tip pasta into a serving bowl.
6. Chop the broccoli and keep aside.
7. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil and butter.
8. Add onion, parsley and anchovies to the pan and sauté until onion is soft and lightly browned.
9. Tip in chopped broccoli and sprinkle with salt and pepper
10. Stir fry until broccoli is crisp and golden.
11. Tip the broccoli mixture into the bowl of pasta shells
12. Toss to mix well and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.

SERVING
13. Serve immediately while warm, topped with a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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