1 each large broccoli head
1 lb angel hair pasta
1 each garlic elephant head
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 olive oil
1 crushed red pepper
1 parmesan cheese
1 white pepper
Directions
Cut broccoli into small pieces. Chop elephant head garlic into small
pieces. Place broccoli in a microwave safe container. Add about 1/4
cup water. Cover lightly with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high
for 3-5 minutes. Check for doneness. Want to keep broccoli a little
crisp. While broccoli is cooking, cook angel hair pasta until
slightly firm. Drain. Melt the stick of butter in the pan you cooked
angel hair in. Add angel hair back to pan and toss to coat pasta. Add
broccoli and toss lightly. Pour some olive oil in a small frying pan.
Add chopped garlic and some crushed red pepper. Brown garlic. Garlic
will clump together when done. Pour over pasta and broccoli. Sprinkle
with parmesan cheese. Can add some white pepper if desired. Toss
until well mixed.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Italian; Pasta; Vegetable
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