Easy Date Night Meal | Broccoli Pesto Pasta | Around The Table with Shea McGee

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Print The Recipe: https://bit.ly/3W5g07A Join us for the fourth episode of our Around the Table series, Shea shares a springtime pasta dish, perfect for a date night at home with Syd. With their love of enjoying a home cooked meal and a quiet night in, Shea is sharing a spring pasta recipe that welcomes the flavors of the season. With a touch of pancetta and elevated plating, this dish is perfect for a casual date night at home. Get the recipe here and watch to follow along as Shea prepares the meal and styles a simple table-scape for two. Tablecloth - https://bit.ly/3wBWDc4 Shea's Outfit: Button down - https://go.shopmy.us/p-4390178 Denim - https://go.shopmy.us/p-4609229 Loafers - https://go.shopmy.us/p-4296239 Ingredients: ½ POUND BROCCOLI CROWNS, ABOUT 8 OUNCES 1 BUNCH FLAT-LEAF PARSLEY, ABOUT 2 CUPS PACKED ½ CUP PINE NUTS ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SALT ½ CUP EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 OUNCES MANCHEGO, PLUS EXTRA FOR SERVING 1 POUND RIGATONI OR PACCHERI 4 OUNCES PANCETTA Method: 01 Roughly chop the broccoli crowns and parsley (including the tender stems) into 1-inch pieces and add to a food processor along with the pine nuts and kosher salt. Pulse until finely chopped, then turn the food processor on high speed and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until combined. 02 Transfer the pesto to a medium-sized bowl, then finely grate the Manchego cheese directly into the bowl using a microplane. Stir to combine and set aside. 03 Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until very al-dente, according to package instructions. 04 Meanwhile, add the pancetta to a large, rimmed skillet and turn the heat to medium. Cook until the fat is rendered and the pancetta is crispy, then use a slotted spoon to remove the pancetta from the pan. Drain about half of the fat from the pan. 05 When the pasta is nearly done, transfer the broccoli pesto into the skillet along with 1 cup pasta water and stir to combine over medium heat. Set aside another 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add directly to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, consistently tossing the pasta with the sauce using tongs, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is glossy—about 3 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add more pasta water in ¼ cup increments. Adjust salt to taste. 06 Remove the pasta from the heat and serve immediately. Top with extra Manchego and pancetta and enjoy. Website: https://bit.ly/StudioMcGeeSite Shop McGee & Co: https://bit.ly/McGeeandCo Shea's Picks: https://bit.ly/sheaspicks Join our channel to get access to exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXvzpK4eKUJysEZ42zjTUdw/join 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Shea's Date Night Styling Tips 01:50 Broccoli Pesto Pasta Recipe 06:52 Plating Tips