Pasta with Broccoli

Pasta with Broccoli was always one of my very favorite pasta dishes growing up. I think it is under appreciated because of the simplicity of the ingredients but trust me-it is worth your time to make this.

I remember Mamma Silvana would often combine both broccoli and cauliflower when she would make this for us growing up. Don’t be afraid to mix it up. Make it with broccoli, cauliflower or BOTH! We love it all the ways.

Also don’t forget the cheese at the end or you might as well not make this.

Pasta with Broccoli

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Course: Main

Ingredients

• Broccoli and/or cauliflower florets

• 1/4 c olive oil

• 1 minced garlic clove or garlic pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 lb pasta of choice

• Parmesan or Romano cheese.

Directions

• Boil broccoli or cauliflower until tender.
• Drain and reserve 1c of the liquid.
• In a medium frying pan, add olive oil and garlic, stir until lightly golden (can use garlic pepper in place).
• Add the broccoli/cauliflower and fry while chopping into small pieces.
• Add salt and stir well.
• Add 1c of liquid reserved from boiling broccoli, stir well and turn off heat
• Pour broccoli/cauliflower mixture onto cooked pasta and top with cheese.

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