Sicilian Broccoli And Ditalini

Total Time: 20 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 large fresh broccoli
• 1 whole garlic clove
• 1 large onion
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 bouillon cubes (use vegetarian bouillon to make this recipe vegetarian.)
• fresh black pepper (to taste)
• parmesan cheese (to taste)
• 1/2 lb ditalini (or small shells)
• 6 cups water

Recipe

• 1 place in a dutch oven or a large deep frying pan:.
• 2 chopped onion and garlic and saute in the olive oil for approximately 10 minutes but do not brown. (just a slightly golden color will be good).
• 3 clean and trim broccoli and cut into 2" pieces.
• 4 add cut broccoli to garlic and onion.
• 5 turn down flame and add 6 cups very hot water and bullion cubes, & salt & pepper.
• 6 simmer until broccoili is still slightly crunchy and add pasta.
• 7 add more water if needed while pasta is cooking with the broccoli as it can absorb alot of the water.
• 8 cook until pasta and broccoli are both tender and most of the water is absorbed.
• 9 turn off the heat and sprinkle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil and approximatly 1/2 cup parmegiano cheese. toss and serve.
• 10 you can garnish with lemon if you like.