Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish

Name: Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Pinch cayenne pepper; 8 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained; Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

I love to fix new recipes for my husband, Robert, and our children. With garlic and cheese, this broccoli pasta is a tasty way to get kids to eat their veggies. —Judi Lacourse, Mesa, Arizona

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
8 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 313 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein.

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