jmcquown wrote:

> I've made this twice now. Each time equally delicious; each time with a
> different type of cheese. The first time I grated Romano because I didn't
> have Parm and it was the closest thing on hand. This time I used grated
> white cheddar. Totally different cheeses, equally great taste.
>
> 1 head broccoli, separated into florets*
> 8 oz. dried ziti pasta**
> 5 cloves fresh garlic, sliced
> 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2" cubes
> 1/4 c. olive oil
> 1 tsp. dried oregano
> salt & pepper to taste
> 1/4 c. butter
> 1/2 c. grated Parmesan
>
> Steam broccoli (*I used frozen florets) until just tender; set aside.
> Meanwhile cook the pasta (**I used penne; any medium sized tubular pasta
> will work). Drain the pasta and return to the pan.
>
> Make the sauce by stir-frying garlic and zucchini in oil until zucchini is
> just tender. Stir in oregano, salt & pepper. Whisk butter into the
sauce,
> then add the broccoli and stir well. Pour this mixture over the pasta
with
> the grated cheese until the cheese is well melted.


I make a similar receipt and it's one of my faves, very easy to whip and you
can vary the vegetables, too, depending on yer preference and the season. I
like to add some chopped red bell pepper for color contrast, you can also
use jarred roasted peppers...

I have a number of vegan friends and this is what I usually make for them if
I'm having a bunch of folks over and I have a meat main course. Everyone
likes it...

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Best
Greg