How to Choose a Pasta Shape- Orecchiette with Creamy Broccolini & Rapini Sauce Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- Orecchiette with Creamy Broccolini & Rapini Sauce serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 bn broccolini, stalks trimmed
- 1 bn rapini, stalks trimmed
- 0.5 c extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 clv garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 t sea salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1 pn cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 c white wine
- 1/2 c chicken broth
- 1/4 c cream
- 1 lb dried orecchiette pasta
- 1/2 c freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano or pecorino romano cheese
- 1/2 c fresh breadcrumbs, fried in olive oil and seasoned to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 88g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 261 | |
| Calories from Fat 196 | 75% |
| Total Fat 22.18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium 84mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 8.24g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.81g | 1% |
| Protein 4.26g | 7% |
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