Recipe
Pasta With Broccoli Is the Dish That Will Forever Feel Like Home
Going to college several hours away from home has made me realize what meals I miss when I'm away and what meals remind me of home. I grew up eating a fusion between my Dad's Italian background and my Mom's southern roots–Italian and southern food, what more can you ask for? While I love a good eggplant parm or my Mom's mashed potatoes, there's one meal that is unique to our family... meaning I can't order it at a restaurant.
Pasta with broccoli is a seemingly easy and simple recipe but the flavor combinations pair perfectly together and it just brings me back to the countless nights growing up sitting at the kitchen counter with my parents.
Luckily for you, I am going to share my family's secret (it's honestly so simple and I shouldn't even be calling it a secret) recipe for one of my all time favorite pasta dishes.
Pasta with Broccoli and Breadcrumbs
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 box orecchiette
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves chopped garlic
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 sliced white onion
- 3 cups chopped mushrooms
- Chopped fresh parsley to your liking
- Salt & Pepper other desired seasonings
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Despite this meal being a pain to clean up due to the excessive amount of pots used, it couldn't be easier and the delicious meal will be worth the cleaning up afterwards. This meal always reminds me of home but more importantly my family. I am lucky to be able to share a little piece of me with all of you.