Monday, February 18, 2008

Ziti with Broccoli

NEED:
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces ( about 2 cups)
1 pound ziti
2 garlic cloves, minced ( or 2 tablespoons jarred garlic)
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan or Ramano Cheese ( grated or finely shredded) and use 1/2 cup each
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded
Cook broccoli in about 1/2 cup water, on high, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well and keep warm. Cook pasta as directed, drain and set aside. In large fry pan ( medium heat) saute garlic in the olive oil until lightly brown. Add broccoli and saute one minute. Add ziti, cream and Parmesan or Ramano Cheese. Toss well, cook one minute.
Spoon into greased or sprayed 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with mozzarella.
Oven at 350 degrees. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Enjoy!

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