Penne and Broccoli

Contributed By: dhanyaka
Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan

A favorite recipe that is full of flavor and fast to make - not to mention that it has the cancer-fighting protection of the broccoli.

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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian

Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Lunch

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Ingredients

4 oz Penne or other hearty pasta, uncooked
4 Full stalks of broccoli
1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves Garlic, chopped or mashed
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
4 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 cup Water
Salt to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

1. Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente.

2. Trim the ends of the broccoli stems and cut off the flowers. Peel the outer fibrous layer off the main stalks and cut the stalks into bite-sized pieces.

3. Separate the flower of the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

4. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Put it in a saucepan with the olive oil, garlic, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and let steam until the broccoli is bright green and very crunchy-tender - no more than five minutes. Remove the lid and boil off most of the remaining liquid.

5. Toss the broccoli with cooked pasta. Top with red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese, if desired.