Broccoflower With Pasta ( Or Broccoli )

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces orecchiette
• 6 cups broccoflower or 6 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 ounces pancetta, chopped (an italian cured meat)
• 2 tablespoons slivered garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 cup toasted breadcrumb
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese

Recipe

• 1 chop broccoflower into small florets discarding any tough stems.
• 2 bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
• 3 add orrechiette and return to boil.
• 4 add florets and cook two minutes or until crisp-tender.
• 5 remove with slotted spoon.
• 6 heat oil in skillet on medium-low heat.
• 7 add pancetta and fry for three minutes or until beginning to crisp.
• 8 add garlic and chili flakes and cook one minute or until garlic is tinged with gold.
• 9 add broccoflower and cook together until flavours meld, about two minutes.
• 10 season with salt and pepper.
• 11 sprinkle with bread crumbs and cook for another two minutes.
• 12 drain pasta and toss with sauce.
• 13 sprinkle with cheese when serving.