Pasta with Broccoli and Pine Nuts...

This is another favorite Jennifer Raymond recipe.

Pasta with Broccoli and Pine Nuts

a recipe from Jennifer Raymond

12-16 ounces pasta
1 pound broccoli
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes or pinch of cayenne
2 Tablespoons pine nuts
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

Begin the water for cooking pasta and proceed with cooking the pasta while making the sauce.

Break or cut the broccoli into florets and slice the stems into rounds.  Steam over boiling water until just tender, 3-5 minutes.  Set aside.

Saute garlic, red pepper flakes and pine nuts in olive oil in a large skillet for 1 minute, then add tomatoes and cook over medium heat 5-10 minutes.

Stir in the cooked broccoli.

Serve over cooked pasta.

Notes:
I usually use red pepper flakes.
I like to use petite diced tomatoes.
I find it easier to serve the broccoli on the side.