directions
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1
Make fettuccine and set aside
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2
In a large saucepan, cook the broccoli in enough boiling unsalted water to cover until just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes
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3
Rinse under cold running water, drain, and set aside
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4
In another large saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderately low heat for 30 seconds; add the garlic and cook, uncovered, until golden, about 3 minutes
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5
Add the tomatoes, raisins, and cayenne pepper, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes
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6
Add the pine nuts and simmer 5 minutes longer
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Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti, drain well and place in a large heated serving bowl
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8
Add the cooked broccoli to the warm tomato sauce, tossing to heat through
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9
Pour over the pasta and sprinkle with the parsley.
PASTA WITH BROCCOLI IN SWEET TOMATO SAUCE
ingredients
- 1 full load of pasta dough made into fettuccine
- 5 cups broccoli florets (1 medium-size head)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 large ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped,
- OR 1 large (28 ounce) can low-sodium tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
- 3 tablespoons golden raisins, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons whole pine nuts or chopped almonds
- 3 tablespoons minced parsley