Crispy Pasta

12 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces dried orecchiette (1 1/2 16 oz boxes)
  • 3/4 vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons slivered garlic
  • 5 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks,softened
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh ground pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta until tender, but firm.
  2. 2
    Drain and rinse in cold water, drain well.
  3. 3
    Have ready two medium saute pans.
  4. 4
    Heat 1/4 oil in each until smoking.
  5. 5
    Add pasta carefully to each pan, dividing equally.
  6. 6
    Spread out in even layers and cook for about 3 minutes, or medium brown on underside.
  7. 7
    Turn pasta over and cook, WITHOUT stirring, until browned on the other side.
  8. 8
    Transfer pasta and oil in a large bowl and keep warm.
  9. 9
    Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in one pan until hot.
  10. 10
    Add garlic and broccoli, saute and toss for about 5 minutes.
  11. 11
    Add wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper, cook for additional 3 minutes.
  12. 12
    Transfer to 13 X 9 flame proof baking dish.
  13. 13
    Add pasta,vinegar, butter and pine nuts to the baking dish and toss over medium high heat until butter is melted.
  14. 14
    Add 1/2 cup of cheese and toss again.
  15. 15
    Serve with remaining cheese and additional fresh ground pepper.

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