Lately I have been too busy playing to spend much time cooking. So even though I love to cook, I also love to swim, spend time at the beach, keep in touch with friends near and far. I may not have a job, but I have plenty to do. I guess that makes me a lot like you.
This is another one of those dishes that doesn't really need a recipe. I made it for the first time at my sister's house when we also didn't feel like cooking, but wanted food more healthy than take-out.
Start with a bunch of fresh broccoli, really fresh with nice tight buds. Cut it into florettes. Or, yes, you can just buy florettes. In a steamer basket over boiling water with a cover, steam the broccoli until it is just starting to be cooked. Just before you remove it, add a couple of cloves of garlic which you have sliced thinly and cook for a minute or two. Remove the basket and run cold water over the vegetables to stop the cooking. Set aside.
Cook spaghetti or rotini according to the package instructions and drain.
Heat a jar of fat-free marinara sauce; I use 365 brand from Whole Foods. Add the pasta and stir to cover with sauce. Gently stir in the broccoli. Just before serving, sprinkle each serving with crushed red pepper to taste.
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