Giada De Laurentiis Makes Orecchiette Pasta with Almond Pesto | Giada Entertains | Food Network

In Italian, orecchiette means "little ears!" Paired with some homemade pesto and broccolini, this is an easy, go-to dinner recipe.
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Orecchiette with Almond Pesto
RECIPE COURTESY OF GIADA DE LAURENTIIS
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 20 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
Kosher salt
1 bunch broccoli rabe, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup roasted unsalted almonds
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/3-inch dice
1 pound orecchiette pasta
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season well with salt. Add the broccoli rabe to the water and simmer until the stem is just tender when pierced with a knife, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a rimmed baking sheet to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out any extra water with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Add the almonds to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, 5 or 6 times. Add the basil, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Puree until combined and almost smooth. Pour the pesto into a large bowl. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano, broccoli rabe and mozzarella and toss well to combine.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season liberally with salt. Add the orecchiette and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or a pasta spider, transfer the pasta directly to the bowl with the pesto. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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This looks DELICIOUS! End of summer is a great time for this! Thank you!

[@z.a.r.777]

I love it. I really want to try this recipe. Thank you chef

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I'm a pasta lover and I will definitely try to make my own dish with this recipe. :)

[@LindaAlyssYT]

Definitely making this!!!

[@the1nonly112]

This week’s challenge...finding broccoli rabe at my local grocery store lol

[@Bloombaby99]

Ah, yes. I was waiting for the cheese. She never disappoints.

[@feedwinnie]

Orecchiette is my favorite pasta shape!👂

[@AxelDc99]

I love Pasta and Broccoli. I knew that it was a way to have both.

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[@deesticco1719]

You missed 🍋 your fave and just sensing the taste in my head! 😊

[@rossyz.g2432]

Hola!!! Hoy hice la pasta con pesto de brocoli y me quedo deliciosa, segui los pasos, gracias Giada

[@jeanneamato8278]

Don’t waste basil stems the processor can handle them and they have tons of flavor.

[@taniellie]

This is the first time in YEARS I have seen her wear a shirt that is not low-cut.

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Yes, I’m disappointed too.

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Too funny about all the men who act like Giada is a "sex symbol" lol....

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Curious why that matters?

[@abovetheclouds1771]

Going to make one day too ,looks easy & Good

[@davidk4682]

Giada, you are just so lovely and pretty. All of your recipes are amazing!!! Thank you for being you and sharing all of these wonderful yummy recipes with us. We appreciate you!

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Looks delicious! :)

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Not sure what's more comforting.. the dish or just listening to her voice.. both good stuff

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We have to get the fantastic food way love 😃💯✋❤👍🏾

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Looks so delicious

[@ilovekandii214]

I’m making this with spinach. I’ve never seen that broccoli at my grocery store

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💚love this im ur fan from jakarta❤🙏🏻

[@sandysandy967]

You cooked everything seperately then mixed it together, you can mix all together and serve it hot. Little bit of cooking or boiling required when its mixed with basil and pasta.

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I think Giada is the most beautiful cook out there 😊

[@JRR31984]

LEGIT. Very GOOD.

[@nonitheitaliancook4116]

Yummy!!!

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3:33うまそー

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Amo massas

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Yo that looks good

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Giada 😍

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🤤🤤🤤

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I don’t get these quobi ads

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Oh my EARS perked up when I saw this recipe! It would be impasta-ble not to love!

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👍👍

[@bethbilous4720]

The way she pronounces pasta and drives me nuts.

[@ecor150]

Oldiekhettie

[@GilbertGTV]

Omg! Me too! It’s the most annoying thing! I can’t watch her too long

[@tommichael7803]

so the correct Italian pronunciation???

[@janedoe805]

Beth Bilous Jealous Much?

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@@janedoe805 No way jealous

[@ccee7184]

What? No garlic in the pesto?!?

[@brandowag3]

Me hungy

[@AxelDc99]

I would add garlic and onion cuz, i feel that it needs this to have more flavor and an authentic italian flavor.

[@steverouleau8642]

This is a versatile dish. U probably could anything to make it more amazing

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Hola giada de laurenti me llamo rosa quiero colocar un restaurante acá en Colombia y quisiera su ayuda me encantas Como tú cosinas yo te sigo por el canal foood quiero algo estraño lo digo en estilo y comida o invertir espero que me respondas

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Have not seen yet Have not received

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Last girl at the end is going to hate the shot of her taking a bite

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hello beautiful,,

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3/4 cup of olive oil sounds much

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😬

[@jessyhavens-lincourt2214]

I love pasta. But not brocoli

[@kdalma2003]

she dont look like she eays anything. i dont trust chefs like that.

[@Bloombaby99]

She eats just in moderation.

[@peggiegreen4420]

I wish I could make a lot of money doing this!! Ridiculous! Seriously??!!

[@dagny8336]

Almonds don't go in pesto.

[@DENOEHONER]

Her food is to muchhh... I never liked none of her Food...

[@RosieG1986]

Why you watching her videos then? No one is forcing you to make it or eat it

[@tommym321]

Her phony over pronunciation of Italian words is really annoying

[@JohnVKaravitis]

1:17 I bet she's a screamer. No doubt about it. (When she accidentally touches a hot stove, I mean. Of course.)