broccoli and pasta

- 1 lb broccoli flowers, cut in small pieces
- 1 lb spaghetti
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves / sliced
- 7 tblspoons olive oil

otional: for a thicker sause, 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tblspoon corn flour, or 150 ml cooking cream

- saute oil and garlic, over medium heat, until garlic starts changing color
- take garlic out, place on a small dish, and mash, using a fork
- turn heat up
- when oil is very hot, place broccoli in, add mashed garlic, salt and pepper, and stir & toss, for 3-4 minutes

optional: finish broccoli by pouring over it chicken broth mixed with corn flour (or cooking cream), stir and cook for 2 minutes.

- pour broccoli and olive oil sauce over cooked spaghetti (al dente) and mix gently.


note: this recipe can be combined with the "pasta and shrimp" recipe into one by mixing shrimp with brocoli before cooking.