Lemony Pasta and Broccoli

This is a nice change from heavier cream based sauces. The lemon adds such a nice brightness to the dish. To make it an entree, add cubed, cooked chicken, or shrimp.

ingredients

1 pound pasta
2 heads broccoli, cut into floretes
2 cans Swanson beef broth
1 lemon
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

directions

1
Boil the pasta according to package directions.
2
While the pasta is cooking, bring the broth to a simmer in another pan, and add the florets. Simmer until they are tender.
3
In a saucepan, heat two tablespoons olive oil. Add the garlic, and saute for one minute. Squeeze the juice from the lemon over the garlic, and set aside.
4
Drain the pasta. Drain the broccoli, reserving the stock. Combine the broccoli with the pasta; add the olive oil, garlic, and lemon. Season to taste with fresh cracked black pepper and salt.

Source: Shannon