Garlic Lover's Pasta With Broccoli

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   In large pot of boiling salty water, add dried pasta and frozen broccoli.

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   Cook until pasta is aldente or to your preferred tenderness.

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   Meanwhile about halfway through the pasta cooking get your garlic ready.

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   In large, deep pan, heat olive oil over low heat.

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   Once heated, add red pepper flakes and cook for 3 minutes.

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   This helps flavor the oil.

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   Now pull off from heat.

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   Add your garlic and salt.

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   Mix well and don't let garlic get color.

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    It will taste bitter.

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    If it cooks fast even off heat, add a splash of pasta water.

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    Add into the oil and garlic your drained pasta.

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    Stir well incorporating all the flavors.

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    Serve hot.

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    I am a purest on this and do not top with grated parmesan cheese but you can if you wish.

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    Recipe by taylor68too

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.