Broccoli Parmesan pasta

8 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 tbs olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed
• 2.5 cups broccoli florets
• 3 oz hard Parmesan cheese (not the kind in a can, the wedge type)
• 1 lb or 450g pasta of your choice

Insructions:

• Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil and cook pasta for 7-9 minutes, depending on variety; meanwhile steam broccoli florets in a steam basket at the same time until stems are fork-tender.
• drain pasta and turn off heat from smaller broccoli pot. add olive oil to large pot over medium-low heat and sauté garlic until golden, but not brown or charred. Remove from heat and toss with pasta and broccoli.
• Grate Parmesan cheese using the fine side of a cheese grater or using a Parmesan grater. Reserve a little bit for topping and mix the rest with the pasta.
• Serve on plate with a meat dish or other protein. Top with a generous pinch of parmesan cheese (fresh Parm, don't bother with the canned type) and optional shake of Mrs Dash of your preference.

Nutritional Info for 1/8 recipe (a bit over a cup serving):

Cal 295

fat 8.9 g (2.6 saturated, 4.7 Mono unsaturated)

Cholesterol 7.2 mg

Sodium 192 mg

Potassium 200 mg

Carbohydrates 42 g

Protein 11.5 g

Good source of vitamin C and folate