Ingredients

1lb ziti

1/4 cup pine nuts

1/4 cup olive oil

1 large head broccoli (chopped)

1/4 cup kosher salt

chopped black olives (optional)

chopped red pepper (optional)

4 large garlic cloves chopped

1/2 Cup shredded Parmesan cheese

fresh ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat oil on low in large skillet Add pine nuts and garlic and heat on low Add salt to water for pasta Add pasta to boiling water 3-5 minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli to boiling pasta Drain al dente pasta and broccoli reserving 1/4 cup pasta water Add reserved water, pasta, broccoli, olives, and peppers to skillet containing garlic, oil, and pine nuts. Mix cheese with pepper and add to pasta