Cavatelli With Broccoli - Liliana Zirkelbach

This is a great recipe for quick & easy dinner.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  cavatelli or 2  cups rotelle pasta
• 4  teaspoons olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  cups broccoli florets
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
•  fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring a post of water to a boil.
2. Plunge in 2-3 sprigs of herbs at a time for about 30 seconds, then hold them under cold running water for 10 seconds.
3. pat the herbs dry, chop the leaves (discard the stems).
4. Place in a single layer on a plate; cover with plastic & freeze 2 hours, then transfer to an airtight containter & return to the freezer.
5. Cook the cavatelli according to the package directions.
6. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, & keep warm.
7. In a large skillet, heat the oil.
8. Saute the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
9. Add the broccoli; cook, stirrin, until tender-crisp, 3-4 minutes.
10. Add the sauteed vegatables, basil, and salt to the pasta; toss, adding just enough of the pasta water to moisten.
11. Sprinkle with the cheese & pepper.