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Not every meal has to be a black-tie affair. Nor do they have to take hours and hours to prepare in order to be delicious! Bow Ties & Broccoli cordially invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy a meal that's quick and easy! You'll be indulging in a big cheesy bowl of perfectly seasoned, fluffy bowtie pasta and crispy broccoli florets in less than fifteen minutes! That's right. In 15 whole minutes, you'll be wining and dining, but rest assured, no formal wear is required. Ah, Bow Ties & Broccoli, what a simply scrumptious luxury!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons parmesan, grated
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- crushed red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 2 -Add the broccoli to the boiling water, turn off the heat, and let it sit until the broccoli is tender and crisp, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3 -Drain the water from the pasta and the broccoli.
Step 4 -Transfer the pasta-broccoli mixture into a bowl.
Step 5 -Add the butter to the pasta mixture and toss until the butter has melted and everything is coated.
Step 6 -Add the parmesan, the salt, the pepper, and the red pepper flakes and toss to coat.
Step 7 -Serve immediately.

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