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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lg Broccoli bunch, with at
-least 4 stems
Coarse-grained salt
1 lb Cavatappi or fusilli
2 lg Garlic cloves
3/4 c Olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 t Dried red pepper flakes
4 T Capers, packed in wine
-vinegar, drained
20 lg Sprigs Italian parsley,
-leaves only, coarsely
-chopped
This is Bugialli's version of the dish, which I liked the best of the
half-dozen I tried.
Clean broccoli, discarding tough bottom stems, and separate stems from
florets. Place in 2 bowls of cold water 30 minutes.
Bring large pot of cold water to boil. Add coarse salt to taste, the
add pasta and immediately afterward, broccoli stems. Pasta should be
cooked al dente, 9-12 minutes. About 2 minutes after adding stems,
add florets.
Meanwhile, mince garlic. Place oil in small saucepan over medium heat.
When oil is warm, add garlic and saute until lightly golden, about 1
minute. Season to taste with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Add
capers and saute 2 more minutes. By that time, pasta and broccoli
should be cooked.
Drain contents of stockpot. Transfer to large warmed serving dish.
Pour sauce over and mix well. Sprinkle parsley over and serve
immediately. Makes 4-6 servings.
