Recipe: Bowties and Broccoli

Bowties and Broccoli

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound dry farfalle (bow tie)
pasta
4 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
2. Place broccoli in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam 5 minutes, or until tender.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute, or until golden brown.
4. In a bowl, toss together the pasta, reserved pasta water, broccoli, garlic, remaining oil, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes
Yields: 8 servings