Lick My Spoon | Romanesco, the Lady Gaga of Broccoli

Lick My Spoon | Romanesco, the Lady Gaga of Broccoli

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Unapologetic, captivating, a bit peculiar. Romanesco is unlike any vegetable you've ever seen. In this dish, it's combined with the classic Cacio e Pepe (cheese and pepper) to make a properly Roman...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head of broccoli romanesco
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, 2 ounces finely grated and 2 ounces coarsely grated (about 1 cup of each)
  • 2 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, finely grated (about 1 cup)
  • 1 pound orecchiette pasta
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2teaspoons finely ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste

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