Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli

Health score
29%
Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli
15 min.
4
745kcal

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Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in this Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli recipe! Perfect for those seeking a quick and satisfying meal, this dish can be ready in just 15 minutes, serving up to four people. With a moderate calorie count of 745 kcal per serving, it's ideal as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish.

Prepared with a combination of thawed, drained, and patted dry frozen chopped broccoli, smashed garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, orecchiette pasta, sliced pancetta, grated parmesan, pine nuts, and thinly sliced scallions, this recipe promises a burst of flavors with every bite. The use of a frying pan and pot keeps the cooking process simple yet effective, ensuring that each ingredient is cooked to perfection.

The dish boasts a balanced caloric breakdown with 14.87% protein, 46.86% fat, and 38.27% carbs, making it a nutritious option for any meal. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, this Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds. So, why not give it a try today?

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces broccoli frozen dry thawed drained chopped
  •  garlic clove smashed
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.8 pounds orecchiette 
  • ounces pancetta sliced coarsely chopped
  • servings parmesan grated
  • tablespoons pinenuts 
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook orecchiette in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat butter and oil with garlic in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until garlic starts to sizzle.
  3. Add nuts and cook, stirring, until pale golden. Discard garlic and stir in pancetta and scallions, then cook 1 minute. Stir in broccoli and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring, 4 minutes.
  4. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta and stir into broccoli mixture.
  5. Add some of reserved water to moisten if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories745kcal
Protein14.87%
Fat46.86%
Carbs38.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.75
Glycemic Load
27
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.115216960078%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
5.76mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:745.29kcal
37.26%
Fat:39.07g
60.11%
Saturated Fat:13.48g
84.28%
Carbohydrates:71.79g
23.93%
Net Carbohydrates:66.54g
24.2%
Sugar:4.35g
4.83%
Cholesterol:49.48mg
16.49%
Sodium:653.5mg
28.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.91g
55.81%
Vitamin K:114.8µg
109.34%
Selenium:66.87µg
95.52%
Manganese:1.63mg
81.7%
Vitamin C:66.33mg
80.4%
Phosphorus:497.84mg
49.78%
Calcium:422.58mg
42.26%
Magnesium:97.86mg
24.47%
Vitamin E:3.26mg
21.74%
Fiber:5.25g
20.99%
Zinc:3.12mg
20.82%
Copper:0.41mg
20.69%
Vitamin A:1010.43IU
20.21%
Folate:74.44µg
18.61%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.72%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.65%
Potassium:574.29mg
16.41%
Vitamin B3:3.25mg
16.26%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.64%
Iron:2.67mg
14.81%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.73%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
7.97%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Source:Epicurious