Broccoli, Garlic And Rigatoni For Two

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/3 lb rigatoni pasta, asta
• 1 cup broccoli floret (tops)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil.
• 2 add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10 to 12 minutes, or according to the package directions.
• 3 drain the pasta thoroughly.
• 4 while the pasta is cooking, in a pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a boil.
• 5 add the broccoli, cover and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
• 6 in a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and broccoli.
• 7 toss with parmesan cheese, olive oil and garlic.
• 8 season with pepper to taste.
• 9 serve immediately.