Orecchiette with sautéed broccoli | Quick Italian pasta

Bring a large pot of generous amount of water to a boil, then salt it thoroughly with fine salt. Cut the broccoli into small florets, and peel and finely dice the stem.

Add the dried pasta and broccoli to the boiling water at the same time. Cook the pasta for 1-2 minutes less than indicated on the package (until al dente), so the broccoli becomes pleasantly soft and mashable.

Meanwhile, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a spacious pan. Add the thinly sliced fresh garlic and the sliced red chili pepper. Sauté over low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.