- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add spaghetti; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; boil 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender.
- Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture; add to the skillet. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.