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Cavatappi with Broccolini, Brown Butter, and Sage

This elegant vegetarian pasta dish celebrates the sophisticated flavours of nutty brown butter and aromatic fried sage. By pairing the corkscrew-shaped cavatappi with vibrant tenderstem broccoli, you create a meal that is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The ridges of the pasta are designed to catch the silky Parmesan sauce, ensuring every mouthful is packed with a savoury, toasted depth that feels genuinely indulgent.

Ideal for a quick midweek dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch, this recipe relies on simple, high-quality ingredients to deliver maximum impact. Using the pasta cooking water is the secret to achieving a professional, glossy finish without the need for heavy cream. Serve this comforting bowlful with an extra grating of Parmesan and a glass of crisp white wine for a truly satisfying homemade meal.

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Ingredients for Cavatappi with Broccolini, Brown Butter, and Sage

  • Sal kosher

  • 2 bunches Broccolini (about 450g ), ends trimmed, split lengthwise into halves or thirds depending on the thickness (or substitute broccoli rabe or broccoli)

  • 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva virgen extra

  • 2 dientes de ajo grandes, picados

  • 1/4 cucharadita de hojuelas de pimiento rojo triturado

  • Pimienta negra recién molida

  • 450g cavatappi pasta (or your favourite ribbed pasta)

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

  • 15 fresh sage leaves, torn

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with water and ice and set aside.

Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt and the broccolini to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer the Broccolini to the ice water to stop the cooking and let cool. Keep the pot of water boiling for the pasta. Drain the broccolini in a colander, cut the stalks in half crosswise, and set aside.

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add the blanched broccolini, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper and sauté until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the broccolini to a medium bowl and set aside.

Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the directions on the package. Reserve 120ml the pasta water and drain the pasta in a colander.

Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet, return it to medium-low heat, and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the sage leaves and cook until the butter turns amber brown and the sage shrivels, 4 to 6 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoons salt and black pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta until incorporated, then fold in the broccolini and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese, adding more pasta water until you achieve desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

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