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

In Italian, orecchiette means "little ears!" Paired with some homemade pesto and broccolini, this is an easy, go-to dinner recipe. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/34HH8yo Whether it's a casual game night, a family get-together or a big party, Giada De Laurentiis shares tips, secrets and recipes for planning the perfect event. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! 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. https://www.instagram.com/giadadelaurentiis https://www.facebook.com/giada/ https://twitter.com/GDeLaurentiis Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #GiadaDeLaurentiis #GiadaEntertains #FoodNetwork #OrecchiettewithAlmondPesto Giada De Laurentiis Makes Orecchiette Pasta with Almond Pesto | Giada Entertains | Food Network https://youtu.be/dzo6fZpOMiQ