Ear-shaped pasta tossed with savory seasoned ground beef, crisp broccolini, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Technique to learn
Tossing warm pasta directly in sauce with starchy cooking liquid to create a silky coating.
Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette and cook until 3 minutes short of package instructions.
Step 2: Add the chopped broccolini to the boiling pasta water for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sea salt, breaking it into small crumbles until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
Step 4: Add remaining olive oil, sliced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet over low heat. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic and pale golden.
Step 5: Pour in the beef broth and reserved pasta water, then bring to a simmer. Stir in the drained pasta, broccolini, and browned beef.
Step 6: Cook together for 2 minutes over medium heat until the liquid reduces slightly and coats the pasta. Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan before serving.
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