Roasted Broccoli

6 cups broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large covered pot of water to a boil.

Combine broccoli, garlic, walnuts, salt and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle with oil and stir with hands until coated. Place broccoli mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast 13 minutes, stirring twice during roasting.

Pasta with Garlic Roasted Broccoli

From Amandascookin.com

6 cups broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound rotini pasta
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large covered pot of water to a boil.

Combine broccoli, garlic, walnuts, salt and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle with oil and stir with hands until coated. Place broccoli mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast 13 minutes, stirring twice during roasting.

When water comes to a boil, remove lid and add a tablespoon of salt. While broccoli is roasting, cook pasta following package directions.  Drain and return to pot. Add broccoli mixture to pasta pot and stir in broth, butter and cheese. Serve immediately.

SURVEY SAYS:  So good!  Super easy to make, too!  I absolutely loved how the broccoli turned out!