Broccoli And Pasta (Ziti) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large bunch broccoli, cooked al dente
3 finely chopped garlic cloves
1/4 c. good olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, diced
Parmesan or Romano cheese to taste
pepper to taste
1 lb. ziti

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic, then add broccoli.
Continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes longer.
Boil ziti according to package instructions; strain and save 1/2 cup of ziti water to mix with broccoli.
Combine broccoli and ziti together with freshly ground Romano or Parmesan cheese, along with black pepper to taste.
For a little bit of color, saute a few strips of red sweet peppers with the onion and garlic (optional).
Serves 8.