Rebecca Viscomi is the Multimedia Editor at WholeFoods Magazine. She joined the team in 2021, after obtaining her Masters from The College of New Jersey. She brings her passion for natural food and grocery products to the team, as the resident foodie. She graduated in 2014 from Susquehanna University, majoring in Communications. When she's not writing or in the kitchen trying out recipes, Rebecca is spending time with her two dogs, reading, or traveling across the country.
I come from an Italian family, so pasta is a staple in our house. It's a tradition that every Sunday we eat pasta. Normally, my dad makes the meal, but this week I took the lead and made a hearty bowl of Sfoglini Reginetti with Broccoli Pesto. This recipe doesn't actually call for baking, but it's so delicious that I had to share.
The Reginetti Pasta, which is made with North American grown organic grains, has a beautiful shape, with a ribboned pattern on both sides. The shape remains even after cooking.
The broccoli in this recipe takes the place of a traditional pesto sauce, made with pine nuts and basil. The broccoli and pasta are cooked together in a pot of boiling water, for about 8 to 9 minutes. You want the veggies to be a soft, mashable texture to create the sauce.
While that is on the stove, heat up a skillet with olive oil and chopped garlic. The recipe also calls for Chili Flakes in this step, but I opted to leave that out. Cook the garlic until it begins to brown, allowing it to give a sweet, savory aroma.
When the pasta and broccoli are cooked, transfer them to the skillet, with a tablespoon or two of the pasta water. Gentle mash the broccoli with the back of a wooden spoon, allowing it to form the sauce. This step should only take a few minutes.
Finally, top the dish off with some grated cheese and additional chili flakes, if you desire. I also added a tablespoon of butter for extra flavor.
What I love about this organic pasta recipe:
It's very ingredient- and veggie-forward, allowing each flavor to shine. The crunchy texture of the garlic comes through in each bite. Whether you need a tasty way to get your children to eat more vegetables or a new recipe to add to your dinner rotation, consider this your next pick. It is sure to please all the pasta lovers in your household.
To make this dish, find the full recipe here. Until next time, happy baking!
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