BROCCOLI AND GARLIC PENNE

Broccoli and Garlic Penne image

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories Penne

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb penne
2 heads broccoli
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise
fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the penne. Cook at a rolling boil until the pasta is just tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again, and reserve.
Cut the broccoli florets into fairly small pieces.
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and add the broccoli and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, pat dry, and reserve.
Pour the oil into a large skillet, and heat over medium heat until it begins to ripple, about 1 minute. Add the garlic slices and cook, shaking the pan, until the garlic begins to brown around the edges, another minute.
Add the broccoli to the skillet, stir well, sprinkle with black pepper, and cook 2 minutes longer, shaking the skillet.
Add the butter and penne to the broccoli and cook, stirring often, until the penne is well mixed with the broccoli, oil, and garlic and the mixture is hot, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Place in a serving dish, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.8, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 149.4, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 11.3