Broccoli, Garlic and Chilli Sauce for Pasta Recipe at MyDish

Broccoli, Garlic and Chilli Sauce for Pasta

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Method

  • Cut the broccoli into florets, and steam for 5 mins, or until tender.
  • Peel the garlic cloves and cut each one in half.
  • Gently heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic, the broccoli, the chilli (crushed), and a little freshly ground pepper.
  • Put the lid on and stew gently for 5 mins.
  • Remove the lid and start to mash up the broccoli and garlic with a wooden spoon.
  • Check the mixture is not too dry, add a little more olive oil or a tablespoon of water, replace the lid, and cook for a further 5 mins.
  • Then crush up some more with the wooden spoon - the garlic should be stewed and soft by now, add the lemon juice, season and taste for seasoning.
  • Mash the sauce until it is a similar consistency to pesto, remove from heat.
  • Cook your favourite pasta - a fresh type is good, and when al dente drain, and stir in the broccoli sauce to coat. Squeeze over extra lemon juice, and serve with plenty of parmesan.

    • Tips

    • This is great for using the less exciting, ubiquitous green broccoli that is available all year round. Let the ingredients stew gently as described above.

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    Ingredients

    • 2 medium Broccoli heads
    • 8 garlic cloves
    • 1 - 2 dried chillies
    • 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
    •  Parmesan cheese. freshly grated
    •  salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ lemon juice

    By Views 1321  Added Thu Feb 18 2010


    Apparently this recipe is from Rome. A friend made it for me, and it is so inexpensive but tastes luxurious! Great for kids - you can leave out the chilli and its still very good.

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