Bow Ties & Broccoli

prep time:: 0 min

Serving size: 2

ingredients

1/2 lb. bow tie pasta -- cooked
2 lg stalks broccoli -- florets separated from stems, stems peeled and thinly sliced
1 lg sweet red pepper -- diced
1 1/2 C canned vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1/3 C fresh grated parmesan cheese
3 lg cloves garlic -- minced
1/4 tsp salt
Red pepper flakes
Freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

Heat oil in 12" non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, broccoli stems and salt. Cook, uncovered, until very hot, about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add broccoli florets, sweet red pepper and vegetable broth. Bring to boil. Simmer 1 minute. Add pasta. Simmer, uncovered, until pasta is hot and broccoli is just beginning to be tender, about 3 minutes, adding more broth as needed. Add cheese and red pepper flakes. Toss well. Heat through, about 1 minute. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot.

Source: Henry Westbrook