Broccoli N' Tomato Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
• 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh)
• 2 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large kettle or dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. add spaghetti; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• 2 add broccoli; boil 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender.
• 3 meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes.
• 4 drain pasta mixture; add to skillet.
• 5 add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.