Italian Broccoli & Pasta

Name: Italian Broccoli & Pasta
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bunch broccoli, separated into florets (or 1 bag frozen florets); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup fresh basil, chopped (adjust to your taste) or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (adjust to your taste); 1 lb rigatoni pasta (you can use any pasta you like); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (dried, to taste); 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste (and more for serving!)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

8 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch broccoli, separated into florets (or 1 bag frozen florets)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup fresh basil, chopped (adjust to your taste) or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (adjust to your taste)
1 lb rigatoni pasta (you can use any pasta you like)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (dried, to taste)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste (and more for serving!)

Directions

1

In a large skillet heat oil and butter; gently brown the garlic. Add broccoli; stir gently. Add chicken broth, cover, bring to boil, lower heat and simmer until broccoli is al dente.
2

Add the broccoli mixture to the rigatoni and flavor with basil, parsley, pepper and cheese. Stir until combined. Serve with cheese to sprinkle on top. Enjoy!