Broccoli Corn Pasta (easy and spicy)
This broccoli and corn pasta bowl is one of those recipes that saves the never-ending 'what should I make for dinner tonight' moment. Easy and full of flavor, it's also on the lighter side. The vegetables can be roasted before, and it's a great use of leftover grilled corn.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried pasta cooked according to packet instructions
- ½ medium broccoli no stems, cut into chunks
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels from about 2 corn ears
- 1 to 2 tablespoons harissa paste store-bought or homemade harissa. Or sriracha or other spicy red pepper sauce you like
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- a drizzle of cream optional but good if you like spicy and creamy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Put ½ medium broccoli in pieces in an oven tray, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, and bake for 15-20 minutes, moving around once or twice while cooking.
- Add 1 ½ cups corn kernels and bake for 15-20 more minutes, until it’s charred but still crunchy. The times given here might be slightly different depending on the size of the broccoli or if you're using frozen vegetables. This can be made up to 1 day before and the veggies kept in the refrigerator, well covered.
- Cook 2 cups dried pasta according to the package directions. Drain and mix with a few tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1 to 2 tablespoons harissa paste and ½ cup Parmesan cheese and stir to mix. Add the roasted vegetables and mix well. Check and adjust the seasonings, adding more harissa, salt, pepper or cheese if necessary.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and cream if using.
Notes
Other vegetables: broccoli and corn work wonderfully well together, but other similar vegetables can be used, like cauliflower or zucchini.
Storing: this pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, in a covered bowl or airtight container and reheated. Freezing it is also an alternative, and it keeps for a month.
