Pasta With Broccoli And Garlic(Yields 8 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pasta (rotelle, ziti)
2 heads broccoli (small flowerets)
3/4 c. olive oil
10 cloves garlic, sliced thin crosswise
pepper and salt to taste
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 c. plus grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta al dente. Drain.
Steam broccoli for 2 minutes. Rinse.
Put oil in skillet on medium heat for 1 minute.
Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Add pasta and butter.
Cook for 3 to 4 additional minutes until all ingredients are mixed well and warmed.
Top with Parmesan cheese and salt to taste.
Can add shrimp (optional).