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Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish

Name: Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Pinch cayenne pepper; 8 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained; Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

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16 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Judi Lacourse

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

I love to fix new recipes for my husband, Robert, and our children. With garlic and cheese, this broccoli pasta is a tasty way to get kids to eat their veggies. —Judi Lacourse, Mesa, Arizona

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Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
8 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

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Directions

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Cut florets and tender parts of broccoli stems into bite-sized pieces. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute broccoli with garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper and cayenne over medium heat until just tender, 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Place hot pasta in a serving dish; top with the broccoli mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.