Name: Pasta with Broccoli
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz uncooked pasta (use brown rice or quinoa pasta for gluten-free); 6 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets (no stems); 5 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano; 2 tbsp olive oil (divided); kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2

When water boils, add pasta and broccoli at the same time and cook according to pasta instructions for al dente.

3

When pasta is almost done cooking, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and broccoli.

4

Return the pot to the stove and set heat to high; add 1 tbsp olive oil, when hot, add garlic. Cook until golden, reduce flame to low and add pasta back to the pot.

5

Mix well, add remaining olive oil, grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste mixing well and smashing any large pieces of broccoli to break up.

6

Add 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and mix well adding more if needed.

7

Serve in pasta bowls with additional grated cheese on the side.

Pasta with Broccoli

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