Spicy Broccoli Fettucini
Dinner in an jiff!!
Serves 3-4
Prep time: 3-5 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Ingredients:
Fettucini noodles
1 pound of broccoli florets (I use the frozen kind)
extra virgin olive oil
butter
salt
Black pepper
garlic (either a quarter of a garlic minced, or just use garlic seasoning and sprinkle at will)
crushed red pepper- about a tablespoon
pine nuts (just a small package) OR you can use a cheaper nut or skip the nuts and use whatever protein you like- sliced or chopped chicken breasts work well, too- sparingly
Mozzarella cheese (or any soft white cheese you prefer)
Directions:
First, boil water in a large pot, and add the fettucini noodles. I usually snap the noodles in half first, because it is easier to avoid slurping them this way
Add a half teaspoon of salt to the water.
Stir occassionally.
Puncture a few holes in the top of the bag of frozen Broccoli florets and microwave for 2 minutes or just use the defrost feature on your microwave
Stirring occassionally (every few minutes):
Into the skillet go the defrosted broccoli florets
Add the olive oil, a dash of black pepper, garlic, and crushed red pepper
Cook on a medium to medium low heat for about 10-12 minutes.
When broccoli appears done, remove from heat.
MEANWHILE- before you finish with the broccoli, it helps to toast the nuts, if you are going to use them, also. You can do this in a separate skillet, on medium heat for just a few minutes.
When fettucini is done, remove from heat, and DRAIN. Do not rinse the noodles!!
TOSS fettucini in butter (a tablespoon is generally adequate, and I tend to do it over the sink, while it is still in the colander)
Serving/ Garnishing:
Serve broccoli florets over fettucini. Sprinkle cheese on top. Garnish with pine nuts..
It is a marvelous dish. VERY tasty!!! =) Yummmm
