Broccoli Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large bunch broccoli
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
4 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 large tsp. paprika
1 box pasta (your choice)

Preparation

Cut up broccoli into small to medium size pieces (throw away thick part of stalk).
Boil 4 cups of water and add 1/2 teaspoon salt when boiling.
Add broccoli and cook to taste (approximately 10 to 15 minutes).
Drain broccoli, reserving a cup of water.