BROCCOLI WITH RIGATONI

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A light and quick meal! To complete the meal serve with a side salad and garlic bread. Perfect!

Provided by Star Pooley

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh broccoli florets
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pound rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
In large skillet heat oil and butter. Gently brown garlic, add broccoli and saute gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.
Toss the broccoli mixture with the basil and cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 191.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g