Broccoli With Ziti Or Rigatoni - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. olive oil
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1 bunch broccoli, separated into florets and stems sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. dried basil
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
grated Romano cheese
1 lb. ziti or rigatoni

Preparation

In a large pot, brown garlic in the oil until lightly brown (can slice or chop garlic as you prefer).
Add 1 cup of water or chicken broth, the basil, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
Let simmer about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the broccoli and cook until al dente.