Crispy Broccoli with Capellini in Broth

This is one of my favorite dishes, it's so easy and healthy and taste like comfort food....

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 head broccoli florets (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb.)
1 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
Pinch of hot red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 lb capellini
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1) Bring salted water to boil for pasta.
2) Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and season with kosher salt & pepper to taste. Cover and cook until just crispy and brown around the edges, about 3 minutes, turning once or twice.
3) Add broth and red pepper flakes.
4) Add capellini to boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until al dente. Drain pasta and add to broccoli mixture. stir in half the cheese and season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
5) Divide among 4 warmed soup plates and spinkle with remaining cheese.

[ August 09, 2005, 06:00 PM: Message edited by: chatty lady ]

Take a gander at this and then look at Brendas it sounds so good too. I will put them up every other day until some new recipes arrive....