Broccoli Sauce for Pasta

Thick, garlicky broccoli puree wonderful on pasta. Full of flavor, not a lot of calories.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  bunch broccoli, about 1 1/2 pounds
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
•  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Cut broccoli in flowerettes.
2. Peel the stems and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
3. Heat oil in pan.
4. Add garlic, salt and black pepper.
5. Slowly saute garlic until it is slightly brown.
6. Add 1/2 cup water.
7. Mix water and garlic into a sauce.
8. Let come to a boil.
9. Add broccoli, cook stirring constantly until broccoli is cooked to almost a mushy stage.
10. Add red pepper flakes.
11. Puree sauce and serve over pasta.