Cavatelli with Broccoli

Accented with garlic and fresh basil, this quick pasta dish is delicious.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 ounces cavatelli or rotelle pasta (spirals)
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
Freshly cracked black pepper

In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta 7-9 minutes, until tender. Drain, reserving
1/4 cup pasta water, and place in large serving bowl; keep warm. Place large
nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 30 seconds; add oil and heat 30 seconds
more. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add broccoli; cook 3-4 minutes, until tender-crisp. Add broccoli mixture, basil
and salt to pasta; toss, adding just enough of the reserved pasta water to moisten.
Top evenly with cheese and pepper.

SERVING SIZE:  1 1/2 cups

POINTS:  5

SELECTIONS: 1 Fat, 1 Vegetable, 1/4 Protein, 2 Breads; 7 grams Fat, 3 grams Fiber.

PER SERVING: 247 Calories, 7 g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat,
4 mg Cholesterol, 391 mg Sodium, 37 g Total Carbohydrate,
3 g Dietary Fiber, 10 g Protein, 136 mg Calcium