Broccoli and Dried Tomato Spaghettini
From: Gisele, Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 ounce [13 g] dried tomatoes [not packeed in oil]
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] warm chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] cornstarch
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] spaghettini noodles
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] olive oil
  • 1 spanish onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups [1 L] broccoli florets
  • 2 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] chile flakes
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Transfer dried tomatoes into a bowl; pour in warm chicken broth.
  • Cover and leave tomatoes to soften for 5 minutes.
  • With a fork, remove tomatoes from bowl.
  • Finely chop then transfer chopped tomatoes back in bowl.
  • Spoon 3 tablespoons [45 mL] chicken broth into a small bowl; leave to cool.
  • Well mix in cornstarch and set aside.
  • Into a large casserole filled withsalted boiling water, boil spaghettini for approximately 7 to 10 minutes, until 'al dente'.
  • Drain and keep warm.
  • Into a large non-stick frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Soften onion slices stirring.
  • Add broccoli florets, chopped garlic and chile flakes; cook, still stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Mix in chopped dried tomato mixture; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in diluted cornstarch mixing well; cook until smooth.
  • Transfer hot drained spaghettini into a warm serving bowl; well mix in vegetables.
  • Sprinkle all over with freshly finely chopped parsley, and serve.