Sage-scented Ziti With Broccoli, Pine Nuts, And Orange Zest

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets (1 small head of broccoli)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 1 orange, zest of
• 1 orange, juice of
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb ziti pasta

Recipe

• 1 lightly steam broccoli until just tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• 2 remove from heat and set aside.
• 3 heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• 4 add in pine nuts and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
• 5 remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl.
• 6 using the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat; add in garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 30 seconds.
• 7 stir in sage, orange zest, and salt/pepper to taste; add in orange juice and keep warm over low heat.
• 8 cook the ziti in a large pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
• 9 when the pasta is cooked, drain it and place in a large serving bowl.
• 10 add the sauce, broccoli, pine nuts, and toss gently to combine; serve immediately.