Pasta With Broccoli Cauliflower Pine Nuts And Raisins Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil | ||
| 1 small Spanish onion, coarsely chopped | ||
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm), finely chopped | |
| 1/2 head cauliflower, core removed, florets chopped | ||
| 1/2 head broccoli, stem discarded or saved for another use, florets chopped | ||
| 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock | ||
| 1 pound medium-sized, shaped pasta, such as penne, rigatoni, or conchiglie | ||
| Pine nuts | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), toasted | |
| 1/2 cup raisins or currants | ||
| Parmesan cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Parsley | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil is hot, add onion and garlic and saute until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Add cauliflower and broccoli florets, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer until the florets are almost tender€”about 5 minutes.
5. Add the pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente.
6. While the sauce is cooking, place toasted pine nuts, raisins or currants, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
7. Add the sauce to the cooked and drained pasta and top with pine nut mixture.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil is hot, add onion and garlic and saute until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Add cauliflower and broccoli florets, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer until the florets are almost tender€”about 5 minutes.
5. Add the pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente.
6. While the sauce is cooking, place toasted pine nuts, raisins or currants, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
7. Add the sauce to the cooked and drained pasta and top with pine nut mixture.
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