Two Tomato Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. fresh broccoli flowerets
boiling salted water
16 oz. pasta spirals
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 green onions with tops, chopped
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
several dashes of hot pepper sauce
1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved
2 medium yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Preparation

Cook broccoli in boiling water for 2 or 3 minutes.
Remove and drain.
Cook pasta; drain.
Heat olive oil in a skillet; saute garlic well.
Toss in green onion and broccoli and saute for a couple of minutes more.
Blend vinegar with the herbs, pepper and hot sauce.
Gently toss with the broccoli mixture and pasta.
Add tomatoes and cheese.
Add salt.
Remember the Parmesan is salty tasting.