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Bowties and Broccoli


"Bowties, steamed broccoli, and Romano cheese - Delicious!"
Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  2. Place broccoli in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam 5 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute, or until golden brown.
  4. In a bowl, toss together the pasta, reserved pasta water, broccoli, garlic, remaining oil, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.