Recipe - Pasta Twists With Spicy Broccoli Sauce

12 ounce Dry rotini or other short
Pasta twists
2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 md Red onion, coarsely chopped
3 cl Garlic, minced
2 md Stalks broccoli, cut into
Bite size pieces
1 lg Red bell pepper, coarsely
Chopped
Three fourths teaspoon Oregano, dried
One half teaspoon Salt
One fourth teaspoon Red pepper flakes
One fourth teaspoon Black pepper
1 cup Half and half
One half cup Parmesan, grated

Cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Meanwhile in a
large skillet, warm 1 Tbs of oil over medium high heat. Add onion and
garlic and cook, stirring frequently until onion begins to brown, about 5
minutes. Add the remaining 1 Tbs of oil to skillet. Add broccoli, bell
pepper, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir fry until
the vegetables are crisptender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the half and half
and the parmesan until combined. Reduce heat to medium, bring to a simmer,
and cook stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 to 3
minutes. Remove from heat. Drain pasta and transfer it to a large serving
bowl. Add broccoli sauce, toss to coat and serve.

Source: Wednesday is Spaghetti by Time Life Books

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