Broccoli & Spaghetti is a simple and delicious dish, perfect for any economical meal planner. I ate this ALL the time as a kid and I'm surprised that I haven't made it for my kids because they love broccoli.

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Broccoli & Spaghetti: A taste from the Past

When my husband and I first moved back to my hometown, I made it a point to visit my Dad every Sunday. It was a way for us to catch up on family goings-on and share a story or two.

One common subject my father and I can talk endlessly about is food. Where to find the best supermarket deal, what secret ingredient to add to this or that, etc. That is why this blog was started; to share what we enjoy.

So, first recipe up from my childhood is Broccoli & Spaghetti.

Broccoli & Spaghetti is Simple and Delicious!

—- There is a printable recipe at the bottom of this post. —-

Broccoli & Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients

2 boxes frozen chopped broccoli
1 box spaghetti
Olive oil
Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese

Directions

Boil water in a stock pot with a touch of olive oil.

Add spaghetti and broccoli and cook together until pasta is finished.

Drain pot making sure to leave about 5% of water in pasta.

Add a generous amount of olive oil (about 1/4 C.) salt & pepper. Heavy on salt, very light on pepper.

Place in a bowl and add a generous sprinkle of grated cheese.

My father likes Bertolli oil and I tend to use California Olive Oil, but we both agree that there is NO other cheese to use in ANY dish other than Locatelli. The flavor is salty and a little nutty and is divine on any dish calling for grated cheese.

Yield: 4

Broccoli & Spaghetti

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This is a dish from my childhood. Simple broccoli cooked with spaghetti and served in a bowl with Romano cheese. Enjoy a hearty slice of bread alongside this meal.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 boxes frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 box spaghetti
• Olive oil
• Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese

Instructions

1. Boil water in stockpot with a touch of olive oil.
2. Add spaghetti and broccoli and cook together until the pasta is finished.
3. Drain pot making sure to leave about 5% of the water in pasta.
4. Add a generous amount of olive oil (about 1/4 C.) salt & pepper.
5. Heavy on salt, very light on pepper.
6. Place in a bowl and add a generous sprinkle of cheese.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 107mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g

If you like pasta here are some other recipes for you to try:

• Quick Easy Pasta Recipe
• Easy, One-Pan Vegetable Pasta
• Fresh Bruschetta Pasta