A simple pasta with shrimp and broccoli. Easy and flavorful, it only takes about 30 minutes to put together.<\/p>\n
In a large pot, add 1 quart of water<\/strong> and bring to a boil. Salt<\/strong> the water<\/strong> and cook the pasta<\/strong> until al dente. DO NOT DRAIN. Use a spider to remove the pasta to a bowl. Stir a couple of TBS of olive oil<\/strong> into the pasta.<\/strong> Reserve a half cup of pasta water<\/strong> and set aside.<\/p>\n Add the broccoli<\/strong> to the boiling water.<\/strong> Cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, chill with cold water and set aside.<\/p>\n Return the pot to the burner and reduce heat to medium.<\/p>\n Add 4 TBS butter<\/strong> to the pot and melt. Add the garlic<\/strong> to the pan. Sizzle until aromatic, about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n Add the prawns<\/strong> and a pinch of salt<\/strong> and cook until pink on both sides, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.<\/p>\n Return the pasta, broccoli, shrimp, red pepper flakes<\/span><\/strong> and the half cup of reserved pasta water<\/strong> to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for a couple of minutes so the water<\/strong> reduces.<\/p>\n Add the basil,<\/strong> mix and add more olive oil<\/strong> to taste.<\/p>\n Season to taste with salt<\/strong> and pepper.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yield: 2 Scott Nowell A simple pasta with shrimp and broccoli. Easy and flavorful, it only takes about 30 minutes to put together. 12shrimp (21-25), defrosted if frozen 8oz penne, rotini or other pasta 1head broccoli, trimmed into small florets 4TBS extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4TBS butter 4-6large cloves garlic, sliced thin \u00bdcup dry white wine fresh basil, chiffonade or chopped fine 1pinch red chili flakes salt & freshly ground black pepper In a large pot, add 1 quart of…<\/p>\n