Broccoli Romano Pasta
This comforting pasta dish is so easy to put together when time is tight. Try Pecorino Romano cheese for a new flavor sensation or toss in some frozen peas to add extra nutrition.—Geri Distefano, Nepean, Ontario10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute broccoli and green onions in oil
- for 3 minutes. Stir in the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until broccoli is
- crisp-tender.
- Drain pasta and add to broccoli mixture; toss with cheese. Yield: 10
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 248 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 235 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.