Linguini With Broccoli Sauce

I have not tried this recipe. I got it from Cornell Cooperative Extension. This recipe came from Vegetable Cookbook.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups broccoli florets
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1  lb linguine
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons light margarine

Directions

1. Cook broccoli flowerets in boiling water to cover 1 minute.
2. They should be crisp-tender.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan; add minced garlic and cook over low heat until garlic is barely colored.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Cook the pasta in 5 quarts of rapidly boiling water.
7. While pasta is cooking put the reserved broccoli in with the garlic and oil and heat through for a minute or 2.
8. Drain pasta and place it in a warmed serving dish.
9. Add butter; toss well and pour on the broccoli sauce.
10. Sprinkle with cheese and toss again.
11. Serve immediately with ground pepper to taste.