Sicilian Broccoli and Ditalini

This is a wonderful and easy vegetable&pasta recipe that my family has been making for ages. We use only fresh broccoli and I have added bullion cubes to enhance the flavor. I hope you try this delicious and healthy dish.

• Ready In: 20 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  large fresh broccoli
• 1  whole garlic clove
• 1  large onion
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6  bouillon cubes (Use vegetarian bouillon to make this recipe vegetarian.)
•  fresh black pepper (to taste)
•  parmesan cheese (to taste)
• 1⁄2 lb  ditalini (or small shells)
• 6  cups water

Directions

1. Place in a dutch oven or a large deep frying pan:
2. Chopped onion and garlic and saute in the olive oil for approximately 10 minutes but do NOT brown. (just a slightly golden color will be good).
3. Clean and trim broccoli and cut into 2" pieces.
4. Add cut broccoli to garlic and onion.
5. turn down flame and add 6 cups very hot water and bullion cubes, & salt & pepper.
6. Simmer until broccoili is still slightly crunchy and add pasta.
7. Add more water if needed while pasta is cooking with the broccoli as it can absorb alot of the water.
8. cook until pasta and broccoli are both tender and most of the water is absorbed.
9. turn off the heat and sprinkle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil and approximatly 1/2 cup parmegiano cheese. Toss and serve.
10. You can garnish with lemon if you like.