Name: Broccoli and Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained; grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese

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Fresh broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables. This is a great way to dress it up. Tastes incredible.

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ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ lbs fresh broccoli
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₃ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese

directions

Cut florets and parts of broccoli stems into bite-size pieces.
In a large skillet, saute broccoli with garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper, and cayenne over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until just tender, stirring frequently.
Place hot pasta in a serving dish; top with broccoli mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese.

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review by myralynn35

1/24/2013

This was sooo good. We've been trying to do more meatless meals for health and to save on our grocery bill and this one will def be a keeper and a make once a weeker! So flavorful and the ingredients are usually on hand. Next time i will double the broccoli in it! My whole family enjoyed this one. Thanks for posting

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2/17/2012

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review by lazyme

2/17/2012

Yummy! I made one serving of this and so cut back on all of the ingredients, especially the oil. Very simple and good. Thanks ratherbeswimmin' for another nice simple keeper. Made for Healthy Choices Tag.

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review by Jug OMud

3/20/2010

What a great dish! Perfect as a side...satisfying enough to stand alone. I always use frozen broccoli florets (defrosted on the countertop/in microwave beforehand) and have never been disappointed. While I have been known to tweak the spice amounts, etc., I don't compromise on the parmesan cheese...for me, it really makes the dish come together. Thanks so much--it's a new family favorite!

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review by NC Gal

3/4/2010

I made this without the pasta, it was great! Always looking for different ways to make broccoli more tasty!

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