Broccolini Basil Spaghetti

7 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches Broccolini, separated into long florets (1 pound)
  • salt
  • 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • 13 cup fresh basil leaf, torn (a generous handful)
  • grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or pecorino romano cheese, for tossing and passing around the table

Directions

  1. 1
    Fill a large skillet with enough water to reach a depth of 2 inches.
  2. 2
    Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add the Broccolini florets and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Drain in a colander.
  5. 5
    Wipe out the skillet.
  6. 6
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
  7. 7
    Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
  8. 8
    Drain.
  9. 9
    While the pasta is working, heat the skillet over medium heat.
  10. 10
    Add the butter to melt, then add the tomatoes and gently mash with a potato masher or a wooden spoon.
  11. 11
    Season with salt, stir in the basil, lower the heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
  12. 12
    Add the Broccolini and cook for 3 minutes more.
  13. 13
    Add the pasta and some cheese and toss.
  14. 14
    Pass more cheese around the table.

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