BROCCOLI SICILIANO

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This has been a comfort dish for me for years. Different from the broccoli side dishes that call for cream soup (I love them, too!), this one has a buttery Parmesan sauce that goes great with the broccoli. The oregano is the secret ingredient that makes this dish. This can also makes a satisfying meatless entree. Note: this can be a terrific main dish using rigatoni noodles.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs broccoli florets (fresh)
1/2 lb small shell pasta
1 cup fresh mushrooms
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup butter (you can decrease to 1/4 cup if desired)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil pasta in salted water to cover about 5 minutes and add the broccoli for the last couple minutes(I like my broccoli in this dish cooked until almost mushy).
  • Add pasta and cook until al dente.
  • Drain off about TWO THIRDS of the water (Keep the rest, about 1/2-1 cup, since this makes the sauce. I recommend using the first 1/2 and see if it's the desired consistency, and if more liquid is needed, add the other half cup).
  • Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and parmesan, oregano, butter, salt and pepper.
  • Cook 2 to 3 minutes until blended.
  • Makes 6 side dish servings.
  • Note: you can double this recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 281.2, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.5

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