Broccoli n Tomato Pasta

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
Fresh tomatoes and broccoli add pretty color to this hearty spaghetti dish from Lillian Justis of Woodbine, New Jersey.

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts water
  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; boil 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture; add to the skillet. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 348 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 688mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.