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creamy pasta with pork and broccoli

Creamy Pasta with Pork and Broccoli

Anna Chwistek
This hearty broccoli and ground pork pasta offers a perfect weeknight indulgence. It's quick and simple, enriched with cream and Parmesan for a nutty, salty finish. With just a few ingredients, this pasta dish not only satisfies but packs a veggie punch with an entire head of broccoli in the sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 632 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 9 ounces

    pasta


  • 14 ounces ground meat I used 70% pork and 30% beef

  • 1 small broccoli
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • ¾ cup half-and-half
  • 1 ounce

    grated Parmezan


  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • toasted pine nuts for serving

  • grated Parmesan for serving

  • red chili flakes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Set a large pot filled with water over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  • Cut the broccoli into florets, then cut the florets into small bite-sized pieces. Peel the main stem from the broccoli, and finely dice.
  • When water is boiling, add salt and pasta. Cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  • Set a large non-stick pan or Dutch oven over medium high heat, add olive oil. Add ground meat, break up in pieces with a wooden spoon and cook until slightly browned, 5 minutes.
  • Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  • Add broccoli pieces and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the broth and stir in the spices. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add cream, simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Parmesan, then toss with pasta. Taste and adjust salt. Add 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
  • Divide pasta among bowls, top with grated Parmesan, pine nuts and some extra chili flakes. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 28gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
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