BROCCOLI N TOMATO PASTA

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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

Steps:

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., 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 : Calories 348 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.