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rigatoni superlativi

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Recipe by
Karen Feinen
@Ganieda
Rochester, NY

A delicious pasta dish that doesn't take too long to prepare. Easily substitute frozen broccoli florets for fresh to make this even a little more convenient.

yield 4 first-course servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For rigatoni superlativi

  • 3 c
    broccoli florets
  • 5 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 clove
    garlic, flattened
  • 1 md
    onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 1/2 oz
    prosciutto, cut julienne
  • 1/4 c
    capers, drained
  • 1/4 c
    pitted green olives, coarsely chopped
  • 8 oz
    rigatoni
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, room temperature
  • freshly ground pepper
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese

How To Make rigatoni superlativi

  • 1
    Blanch broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp tender. Drain. Refresh in cold water. Drain.
  • 2
    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute until golden brown. Discard garlic
  • 3
    Increase heat to medium. Add onion and prosciutto and cook until onion is transparent, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Add broccoli, capers and olives and stir to heat.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, add pasta to large pot of boiling salted water, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
  • 6
    Return pasta to pot. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • 7
    Add broccoli mixture and butter to pasta and toss well. Season with pepper. Serve with Parmesan.
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