Pasta salad #1

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeBunch broccoli
1poundsPasta shells
cupOil
2Cloves garlic; minced
¼teaspoonRed pepper
1sliceGinger; peeled, minced
1Orange (juice only)
1Orange (zest only)
½cupWater
Salt and pepper; to taste

Directions

1. Wash broccoli. Cut small florets from stems. Peel and slice stem.

Blanch stems and florets in lightly salted boiling water until color turns bright green. Place in cold water until they have cooled off. Drain.

2. Boil pasta al dente. Drain.

3. Heat oil in small skillet, add garlic. Saute until garlic turns white.

Add red pepper, ginger, zest, juice, and water. Simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Toss pasta and broccoli with sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

SOGNI DORATI

NORTH WELLS, CHICAGO

From the <Micro Cookbook Collection of Italian Recipes>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .