BROCCOLI-PASTA SIDE DISH

Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

Cut florets and tender parts of broccoli stems into bite-sized pieces. 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. Place hot pasta in a serving dish; top with the broccoli mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.