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Broccoli Cavatelli   (Serves 4)

This is a dish that we could probably eat once a week.  Many of the traditional recipes for Broccoli Cavatelli simply saute the broccoli with the garlic in olive oil.  This recipe adds some chicken broth and butter, which add another dimension to the dish.  Give it a try, we find that it's not as oily as the traditional recipe.

Optional: To add some protein to this dish, include slices of grilled Italian pork sausage, turkey sausage, or shrimp in the saucepan when you add the chicken broth.  Serve with a good, crusty Italian bread!

1 bunch of broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces

3-4 TB. olive oil

3-4 large garlic cloves, minced

Pinch of red pepper flakes

2 cups chicken broth

Rao's Homemade Cavatelli

2 TB. butter

Salt and pepper

Parmesan cheese, grated

1 lb. cavatelli, cooked to al dente

Cook broccoli in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a wide saucepan, add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken broth, butter, salt and pepper.  Bring to a simmer. Cook 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat.  Add reserved broccoli and 2 TB. Parmesan cheese.

Combine sauce with cooked cavatelli.  Put on platter.  Sprinkle with grated parmesan.

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