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Broccoli with Rigatoni
1 pound of rigatoni pasta cooked (rotini or fusilli works great too, same amount) 2 tablespoons good olive oil 2 tablespoons butter substitute or margarine 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch broccoli separated into florets (save stems for another use) 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 cup basil, coarsely chopped or 1 tablespoon dried basil, divided 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped or 2 teaspoons of dried 1 cup low fat grated cheese 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions. Do this right before going on to the rest of the recipe.
When the pasta is drained place in bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter and toss. This keeps the pasta from sticking together. Put to the side
In a large frying pan on medium heat, heat oil and butter and gently heat the garlic, about 2 minutes.
Add the broccoli and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, cover and simmer just until broccoli is tender but still somewhat firm- 10 minutes.
Add half the basil and the drained hot pasta to the pan and mix thoroughly.
Put on a hot serving dish and sprinkle with parsley, grated cheese, pepper, and remaining basil.
Toss together gently and serve!
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