Ingredients

1 cup penne, fusilli, or ziti

Salt and pepper

2 cups broccoli florets

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

2 tablespoons olive oil

Lemon wedge (optional)

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling salted water, 7 minutes. Add broccoli; cook until both pasta and broccoli are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water.

In a small bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, Parmesan, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add olive oil, and toss. If desired, squeeze a lemon wedge over salad just before eating.