While we often think of springtime for delicious fresh vegetables to reappear on our tables, but this pasta side dish can be made anytime. Laurie Colwin's Broccoli Sauce for Pasta is too good, to only make in the springtime with fresh broccoli! In our house broccoli is a favorite, but if you are not so lucky, this is the perfect way to get those who believe broccoli should be served less often, to give it a try!
- broccoli
- garlic
- olive oil
- pasta
- Parmesan Cheese
- salt & pepper
- food processor
- sauté pan
- serving dish
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Laurie Colwin's Broccoli Sauce for Pasta |
adapted from: Home Cooking, a writer in the kitchen
1 large head of broccoli OR 16 oz. package broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic
1/3 c olive oil, plus more for blending as needed
1/2 lemon
1/2 t salt or to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
4 oz whole wheat penne - or pasta of choice, cooked and kept warm
Parmesan cheese
Cut the head of broccoli into florets, wash, place in the bottom of a shallow pan. Add 1/2 c water, cover, and cook until crisp-tender - do not overcook.
Drain water, select and remove 5 florets, set aside for garnish.
Add 1/3 c olive oil to the pan and sauté the broccoli and garlic until tender.
Spoon into the food processor, including the oil from the pan. Squeeze lemon into the processor, add 1/2 t salt, and fresh pepper to taste.
Take the five florets, slice in half. Sauté in a small amount of olive oil, cut side down until golden brown.
To serve, toss hot pasta with broccoli sauce and 1/2 c Parmesan cheese.
Arrange in a serving platter, arranging sautéed florets over top.
UPDATE:
For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Laurie Colwin's Broccoli Sauce for Pasta has
been included below.
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adapted from: Home Cooking, a writer in the kitchen
1 large head of broccoli OR 16 oz. package broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic
1/3 c olive oil, plus more for blending as needed
1/2 lemon
1/2 t salt or to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
4 oz whole wheat penne - or pasta of choice, cooked and kept warm
Parmesan cheese
Cut the head of broccoli into florets, wash, place in the bottom of a shallow pan. Add 1/2 c water, cover, and cook until crisp-tender - do not overcook.
Drain water, select and remove 5 florets, set aside for garnish.
Add 1/3 c olive oil to the pan and sauté the broccoli and garlic until tender.
Take the five florets, slice in half. Sauté in a small amount of olive oil, cut side down until golden brown.
To serve, toss hot pasta with broccoli sauce and 1/2 c Parmesan cheese.
Arrange in a serving platter, arranging sautéed florets over top.
I love, love, love Laurie Colwin's books -- her fiction and her food writing. Congrats on the new blog! Looks like you're going to have lots of fun cooking and posting about food!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am definitely in the Laurie Colwin fan camp! I am searching for a hard back edition of one of her books right now!
DeleteThis sounds like the perfect recipe for my husband who dislikes eating broccoli, but needs his veggies. Puree his broccoli! I'm visiting from Hearth and Soul.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is quite good, and perfect for springtime when we are all looking forward to lighter meals. Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteI love the name of your blog! I'm a "real food" person all the way. AND I'm happy to see a Laurie Colwin recipe. She was wonderful and died far too soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I agree, Laurie Colwin is very missed in the cooking world. I hope to share more of her recipes!
DeleteI too am a huge Laurie Colwin fan. This sounds delicious! Love the new title too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am excited about this new adventure! PS the broccoli sauce is really good!
DeleteI make a lot of recipes with broccoli, but I never thought to use it over pasta! Love the idea and thanks for the recipe...
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome!
DeleteI always look for signs of spring like that too! We'v'e got some buds and blossoms on our trees as well. Your Broccoli Sauce looks wonderful. I must read Laurie Colwin. I have heard so much about her story and her books. Your version of her broccoli sauce looks delicious, and very wholesome too. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party Community.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Laurie Colwin's books are worth seeking out!
DeleteBroccoli is probably my favourite vegetable, but I have never had it this way..
ReplyDeleteThis recipe caught my eye because as a child Mom told us if we ate our broccoli, we would learn to whistle...but as we all know, there is a lacking of truth there! I still like broccoli 55 years later, but I still can't whistle...
DeleteI can't whistle either!!
DeleteThat is too funny! It is not something often said...thank you for this update!
DeleteThis is a great weekday dinner, thansk for posting the recipe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting!
DeleteThis is a great recipe that I would love to try! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,475 your post looks great. Happy St. Patrick's Day and come back to see us soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen!
DeleteThis sounds good! Visiting from the encouraging hearts and home linkup.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lauren! I hope you enjoy this delicious (and unique) side dish!
DeleteI appreciate you sharing this recipe, Laurie.
ReplyDelete~Lisa, Visiting from Grammy's Grid
You are welcome, I am a Laurie Colwin fan of many years!
DeleteMelynda, I'm a Laurie Colwin fan from way back, but I've never tried this recipe. Thank you for your inspiring post. This is going right to the top of my must-try list.
ReplyDeleteJean, thank you! I look forward to posting more of her recipes, we really enjoyed this one!
DeleteI love broccoli and I make this sauce often. It really is delicious!
ReplyDeletePat, thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your kind comment! I have her cookbooks and novels, she is a favorite of mine.
DeleteI can't whistle either!!
ReplyDeleteRight!? To this day, still my whistler is out of order...
DeleteI love broccoli! I can't wait to make this!!
ReplyDeleteWe loved it, I hope you enjoy it also. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
DeleteThis is almost like a pesto - what a great way to get family to eat broccoli! Thanks for sharing at the Meatless Monday linky!
ReplyDeleteHelen, you are welcome! I have enjoyed this new link party and look forward to see what other share for new meal inspiration.
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