Sicilian Broccoli And Ditalini

• 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

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.

fresh broccoli, garlic, onion, extra virgin olive oil, bouillon cubes, fresh black pepper, parmesan cheese, ditalini, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sicilian-broccoli-and-ditalini-185788 (may not work)