10.05.2010

Pasta con Broccoli


This is another very easy dish we enjoy any time of year! I make it when I didn't thaw out any meat ahead of time and I only have about 15 minutes before I'd like to have dinner on the table. It's sooo easy!
Pasta con Broccoli
1" pasta (penne and spaghetti are my favorites)
1 large bag of frozen broccoli
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
olive oil

Boil pasta according to package instructions. When it's finished, add the frozen broccoli to the water and let it cook a little longer (3-4 minutes) until tender. Then strain the pasta along with the broccoli. Put it in a larger bowl, tossing with some parmesan cheese and a few sprinkles of olive oil. Add salt to season, if you desire.
If you have some extra time, you could try adding chicken, sausage, or even sun-dried tomatoes. But this is just how my boys like it. So simple and so delicious.

1 comment:

  1. My mom used to make this all the time with the addition of some chopped garlic. It was definitely one of my favorites. I had completely forgotten about it until I needed a quick dinner for the Graham kids one night and found myself standing in front of the freezer staring at a big bag of frozen broccoli. It was a huge hit!

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