rigatoni superlativi

10 Pinches
Rochester, NY
Updated on Oct 4, 2015

A delicious pasta dish that doesn't take too long to prepare. Easily substitute frozen broccoli florets for fresh to make this even a little more convenient.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 first-course servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, flattened
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 1/2 ounces prosciutto, cut julienne
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup pitted green olives, coarsely chopped
  • 8 ounces rigatoni
  • 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • - freshly ground pepper
  • - freshly grated parmesan cheese

How To Make rigatoni superlativi

  • Step 1
    Blanch broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp tender. Drain. Refresh in cold water. Drain.
  • Step 2
    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute until golden brown. Discard garlic
  • Step 3
    Increase heat to medium. Add onion and prosciutto and cook until onion is transparent, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add broccoli, capers and olives and stir to heat.
  • Step 5
    Meanwhile, add pasta to large pot of boiling salted water, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
  • Step 6
    Return pasta to pot. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Step 7
    Add broccoli mixture and butter to pasta and toss well. Season with pepper. Serve with Parmesan.

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Category: Pasta
Category: Pasta Sides
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #broccoli
Keyword: #prosciutto
Keyword: #Rigatoni
Keyword: #pasta
Keyword: #Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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