Description
Chili Garlic Pappardelle with Smashed Broccoli and Soft Eggs is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will ignite your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe features wide ribbons of pappardelle pasta tossed in spicy garlic oil, complemented by tender smashed broccoli and topped with rich, soft-boiled eggs. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this dish not only satisfies but also brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pappardelle pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (approx. 1 large head)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, then cook pappardelle according to package directions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes; sauté for 1 minute before adding broccoli. Cook until bright green and tender-crisp (3-5 minutes).
- Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water, then add to skillet with broccoli mixture. Toss while adding reserved water for creaminess.
- In a separate pot, boil water gently and add eggs for 6 minutes for soft-boiled perfection. Transfer to an ice bath before peeling.
- Serve the pappardelle topped with broccoli and a soft-boiled egg; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 186mg