chili garlic pappardelle with smashed broccoli and soft eggs
Silky, spicy pappardelle noodles with a quick chili garlic sauce, topped with crunchy smashed roasted broccoli and perfectly soft cooked eggs. A satisfying and flavorful Asian-inspired pasta dish perfect for weeknights.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange broccoli florets on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
Smash each roasted broccoli floret lightly with the back of a spoon to create crispy flat pieces. Return to oven and roast for another 5-10 minutes until crispy.
Cook pappardelle according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in hoisin sauce, honey, chili crisp, and white miso paste; whisk until mostly combined. Add reserved pasta water and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook another 3-5 minutes to let sauce thicken and coat the noodles well.
Cook eggs to soft-boiled (about 6 minutes) and peel carefully.
Serve the noodles topped with smashed broccoli and soft boiled eggs. Drizzle extra chili crisp over eggs if desired. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
This recipe balances spicy, sweet, and savory flavors beautifully. Perfect for a quick but impressive dinner. Leftovers reheat well, and you can swap broccoli for other veggies as you like.