Italian Broccoli & Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bunch broccoli, separated into florets (or 1 bag frozen florets)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped (adjust to your taste) or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (adjust to your taste)
• 1 lb rigatoni pasta (you can use any pasta you like)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (dried, to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste (and more for serving!)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet heat oil and butter; gently brown the garlic. add broccoli; stir gently. add chicken broth, cover, bring to boil, lower heat and simmer until broccoli is al dente.
• 2 add the broccoli mixture to the rigatoni and flavor with basil, parsley, pepper and cheese. stir until combined. serve with cheese to sprinkle on top. enjoy!