This is one of my family's favorite recipes. Even my 1 year old loves it and my 4 year old calls the dish her "Favorite Pasta." You will dirty several pots and pans in the process but since all the components are cooking at once, it comes together quickly.
1 bag frozen or 2 crowns fresh brocolli
1 bag penne or rigatoni pasta (white or whole wheat)
1/2 medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts (or to taste) - optional
Juice from 1 lemon
Shaved or shredded parmesan cheese
In a dry skillet, gently toast pine nuts until golden and fragrant. Set aside. Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, chop the broccoli into florets if fresh. Bring 1/4 cup water or vegetable stock to a boil. Add broccoli and cover. Cook until broccoli is pretty mushy, about 10 mintues. In a separate pan heat olive oil. Saute onion, garlic and dried Italian herbs (basil, parsley, oregano) in oil until onion is translucent. Set aside. Drain cooked broccoli and return to pot and season with salt & pepper to taste. Using a potato masher or a fork, coarsely mash broccoli. In a large bowl or serving dish add drained pasta, mashed broccoli and olive oil mixture. Toss until pasta is coated with oil and broccoli. Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta and toss. Serve topped with parmesan and pine nuts.
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