Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Pasta with Broccoli & Potatoes: A Hug in a Bowl
A rustic Sicilian pasta dish where tender broccoli and soft potatoes come together in a creamy, comforting embrace.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 320 g pasta
- ✓ 400 g broccoli
- ✓ 250 g potatoes
- ✓ 70 g grated caciocavallo cheese
- ✓ 50 g sun-dried tomatoes
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Welcome to the heart of Sicilian home cooking with this pasta with broccoli and potatoes - a dish that feels as warm and familiar as a comforting embrace.
Born from the island’s humble countryside tradition, it transforms two simple, well-loved ingredients into a flavourful, nourishing meal. Broccoli and potatoes simmer gently together, their aromas filling the kitchen with that unmistakable scent of old-fashioned, honest cooking.
Ideal for crisp autumn days, this is the kind of pasta you turn to when you want something wholesome, soothing and wonderfully satisfying.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Rinse the broccoli thoroughly and separate the florets. Peel the potatoes and cut them into even pieces.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add both potatoes and broccoli, and cook for 20–25 minutes.
- 3
In a frying pan, gently sauté the garlic clove in a little olive oil. Remove it once golden.
- 4
Drain the broccoli and potatoes, keeping the cooking water aside. Dress them with olive oil, salt, pepper and grated caciocavallo.
- 5
Cook the pasta in the same cooking water until al dente.
- 6
Blend two-thirds of the broccoli and potatoes with a little cooking water to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- 7
Pour the sauce into the frying pan, add the pasta and the sun-dried tomatoes sliced into thin strips.
- 8
Serve topped with extra broccoli florets, potato pieces and a final twist of black pepper.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a delicious crunchy note, add crispy pancetta.
If you prefer, you can swap the broccoli for cauliflower.
For extra freshness, mix in a handful of diced cherry tomatoes before serving.
📦 Storage
- • Allow the dish to cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before storing.
- • Keep in an airtight container to prevent absorbing fridge odours.
- • Consume within 2–3 days and reheat in a saucepan or microwave.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy your pasta with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian red wine whose bright, fruity character enhances the hearty flavours of the dish.
Thank you for exploring the richness of Sicilian tradition with us. Prepare this pasta with love, share it with those you care about, and let its comforting simplicity bring warmth to your table.
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