Broccoli and Pasta

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home

Serves 6 people

Categories: Main Dish, Vegetarian

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Cut florets and parts of broccoli stems into bite-size pieces.

  2. 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.

  3. Place hot pasta in a serving dish; top with broccoli mixture.

  4. Sprinkle with cheese.

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