Bowties with Broccoli

• Servings: 6
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It’s not a secret that I love pasta and I love vegetables.  So, this is one of my favorite inexpensive, quick dinner meals!  My whole family loves broccoli, so this is a good one because at least I know they won’t pick out the healthy vegetable.  I actually consider this comfort food.  Something about it makes me happy…

Ingredients

• 2 bags of broccoli florets
• 6 cloves of garlic, sliced
• evoo
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth
• 2 pounds of bowtie pasta(Or any pasta you prefer)
• grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to roast 425.
2. Arrange all the broccoli on a baking sheet so that it is spread out in one layer.
3. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Roast in oven for about 20 minutes.  After 10 minutes toss and add the sliced garlic.  When done broccoli should be crispy and brown on the edges.  (My oven was broken so I sauteed the broccoli in a pan.  That is another way of getting the broccoli cooked and crispy)
6. Meanwhile cook the bowties per directions on the box.  When done save about a cup of pasta water and set the pasta aside.
7. In a large skillet heat the chicken broth on low to medium heat.  Add the roasted broccoli and garlic to the chicken broth.  Let it cook on low until the broccoli stems are soft.  Don’t let it cook too long to where it gets too mushy and falls apart.
8. Add the pasta to a large bowl.  Pour the broccoli and chicken broth over the pasta.  Stir gently.  (It may seem like there is too much liquid, but that is the best part and the pasta soaks it right up.)  If you need more liquid, you can add the reserved pasta water.
9. Serve in individual bowls and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Enjoy!

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