Angel Hair Pasta with Broccoli and Herb Butter

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted European-style butter, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 8 ounces angel hair pasta
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
2. Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
3. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil.
4. Add pasta and cook until almost tender, about 3 minutes.
5. Add broccoli and boil until pasta is tender but still firm to bite and broccoli is crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer.
6. Drain pasta and broccoli; transfer to large serving bowl.
7. Add herb butter and toss well to coat.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately if desired.

unsalted european, fresh basil, fresh italian parsley, garlic, olive oil, pasta, broccoli florets, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/angel-hair-pasta-with-broccoli-and-herb-butter-108539 (may not work)