Broccoli Parmesan Pasta
It’s cold and flu season and who doesn’t need a vitamin boost? Here’s a recipe to add some much-needed Vitamin C to your winter diet.
Ingredients:

• 1 head broccoli, trim crown to bite-sized pieces
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 16 ounces spaghetti
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil + some extra
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese + extra for topping
• red pepper flakes
• black pepper

Method:

• Bring broth to a boil in a large pot. Add broccoli & cook for about 3 minutes, until it is bright green & tender. Remove with a slotted spoon.
• Add 3 quarts of water to the hot broth & bring to a boil again. Add pasta & cook to package directions. Drain & toss with some olive oil.
• Add onion, garlic & 3 tablespoons olive oil to a large sauté pan. Over medium heat cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture is fragrant & onions are softened. Add broccoli & cook another minute. In a large serving bowl combine all ingredients including parmesan cheese. Season with red & black pepper to taste. Toss well.
• Top with more parmesan.

And did we mention that there are 132 milligrams of vitamin C in every cup of broccoli? Eat and enjoy…