One-pot Pasta with Broccoli, Ham and Parmesan Cheese
Recipes Main Dish Meal ideas Pasta Pork Quick and Easy
Description
This one pot dish will become one of your dinner favorites. It has everything that you need for a great meal, meat, pasta and a vegetable. It's simple, quick and clean up is a snap.
Ingredients
1 lb. dry rigatoni pasta, or pasta of choice
5 T. salt for water
1 head fresh broccoli, sliced thinly crosswise very small (or veggie of choice, like frozen peas, cauliflower or asparagus)
3/4 lb. smoked pork loin (or smoked ham or smoked turkey), cut into 1/3 inch cubes
3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and sliced thinly
1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste, divided
1 c. grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or to taste
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
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Fill a large pot two-thirds with cold water; bring to a boil; add 5 T. salt; stir in pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Return to a low boil; cook according to package directions, about 12 minutes. About 3-4 minutes before pasta is done, stir in broccoli; return to a simmer.
Test pasta for doneness. Before draining, reserve some of the cooking water. Drain pasta and broccoli; set aside for a minute.
Return pot to the burner; add half of the olive oil; add garlic; cook briefly until barely beginning to brown; add meat; stir to heat through. Add the pasta and broccoli to the pot; stir to mix well. Add remaining olive oil and cheese; add some reserved pasta water, a little bit at a time, stirring, until a creamy sauce develops.
Serve immediately with more cheese on the side, and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.