Veronica's Broccoli Saute / Child Pleaser

Submitted by jennifer in new jer

"Made for my 3 yr old daughter at least 4 times a week upon her request. She and I share the same dinner so I am glad she likes it as I could eat it every nite and not get tired of it. Very simple, inexpensive and a good way to get younger children to eat broccoli without dousing it in processed cheese. The garlic takes on a very sweet flavor which makes it enjoyable to their tastebuds. You can use any pasta shape. She always helps me make this so everything is an estimate. Sorry!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons light olive oil
• 2 large fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped (frozen or fresh)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 cups mini pasta shells

directions

1. Start cooking pasta according to package directions.
2. Sautee minced garlic and sea salt in olive oil 5 min till soft and starting to darken.
3. Add broccoli and saute on med for about 12-15 minutes or until broccoli is tender; not mushy and garlic is toasty brown.
4. Drain pasta and toss with broccoli.
5. Top with a good shaved parm cheese.

Reviews

[reddi sketti]

This was good. I think it is better as a side than a main dish.

 

[mamaDlicious]

Me and my son enjoyed it a lot, in stead of adding seasalt i've added some low sodium soyasauce. Nice and easy meal..

 

[foodcurious]

Definitely a child pleaser(: Easy to make, nutritious and fun to eat with your fingers...