Pasta with Broccoli Cream, Spinach, and Crispy Guanciale

Discover a flavorful Italian recipe: Pasta with creamy broccoli, fresh spinach, and crispy guanciale. Perfect for a delicious meal!

Introduction

Rich and full of flavor, with an irresistible touch… we’re talking about Pasta with Broccoli Cream, Spinach, and Crispy Guanciale! This dish features vibrant colors and is dressed with a velvety vegetable cream that’s easy to make with just a few ingredients.

Simple and genuine, this pasta with romanesco broccoli and spinach is enhanced by the intense, aromatic flavor of crispy guanciale sautéed in a pan. These elements complement each other beautifully and blend perfectly with calamarata, a typical pasta shape from Campania, though you can use your favorite pasta type.

Try Pasta with Broccoli Cream, Spinach, and Crispy Guanciale for yourself… we bet the little ones at home will love it too!

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• Gnocchi with Broccoli Cream and Gorgonzola

Ingredients

• 400g of pasta (preferably calamarata)
• 300g of romanesco broccoli
• 100g of fresh spinach
• 150g of crispy guanciale
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Grated cheese for serving

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the broccoli: wash and cut it into florets.
3. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the guanciale, cooking until crispy. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the broccoli and sauté for a few minutes until tender. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
5. Blend the cooked vegetables with a little cooking water from the pasta to create a creamy sauce.
6. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the broccoli cream and mix well over low heat.
7. Serve with crispy guanciale on top and a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Total Time

30 min

Cuisine

Italian