Broccolini And Bucatini Food

SAUTEED BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Blanch the broccolini in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.
• Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the lemon zest and garlic and stir. Drain the broccolini and add it to the garlic mixture and heat for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, and toss well before serving.

SAUTEED BROCCOLINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and the salt to a boil. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccolini stems. If some stems are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise.
• When the water comes to a full boil, add the broccolini, return to a boil, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, until the stalks are crisp tender. Drain and immediately immerse the broccolini in a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. Drain in a colander and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broccolini and stir until heated through.

BROCCOLINI AND BUCATINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta.
• When it comes to a full boil, salt the water and add broccolini or broccoli and par-boil, about 3 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted kitchen utensil and cool in an ice water bath, then drain.
• Add pasta and cook to al dente.
• Heads up: You will need a couple of ladles of starchy cooking water just before draining pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chili pepper and garlic, saute a couple of minutes.
• Then add thyme and stir, then add broccolini or broccoli and heat through.
• Add pasta and cheese and toss with a little starchy water to combine and coat pasta.
• Garnish with additional grated cheese.