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August 2, 2011
Cheesy Pasta & Broccoli
Homestyle Pasta
Prep time:
10 minutescooking time:
30 minutes“This pasta dish was one way Grandma got her grandchildren to eat their veggies.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 1 small bunch broccoli
- 1 (16-ounce) package ziti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup shredded American cheese or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
Directions
1
Trim leaves from broccoli stalks. Trim ends of stalks. Cut the broccoli into florets by removing each head to include a small piece of the stem. Peel stalks; cut into 1-inch pieces.
2
Bring 2 inches of water in a large saucepan to a boil over high heat. Place the broccoli in a metal steamer and place in saucepan. (Water should not touch broccoli.) Cover pan; steam until broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes. Add water, as necessary, to prevent pan from boiling dry.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in colander and keep warm.
4
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until golden. Add broccoli; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes. Add American cheese, Parmesan, butter, chicken broth and wine; stir until well blended. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until cheese melts.
5
Place pasta in large serving dish. Pour sauce over pasta and toss gently to coat.
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Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
Whether she was buying vegetables from the local farmer's market or the grocery store, Grandma was choosy when it came to picking out produce. When buying broccoli, she always selected deep green bunches with tightly closed buds and crisp leaves. Once Grandma got the broccoli home, she stored it, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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