Bow ties with Broccoli and Ricotta

Bow ties with Broccoli and Ricotta

Side note: It tastes better that the picture looks. 

This was a quick and easy meal without meat. I'm trying to do one vegetarian meal per week. For one reason, it is cheaper. For another, it is healthy. And finally, because meat is harder on your digestive system. I'm giving my body a little break. 

Ingredients: (Serves two)

• 2 cups bow tie pasta
• Broccoli to preference (I did 3 large handfuls from my bag of pre-cut and washed broccoli I prepared yesterday)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions
• While the pasta is cooking, heat coconut oil in a pan at medium heat
• When the pan is hot, add the broccoli and allow to saute
• When you get a little color on the broccoli, add salt, pepper and water
• Cover with lid and steam the broccoli until done to desired tenderness (I like mine al dente)
• Drain pasta (do not rinse) and salt and pepper to taste (I added a little cayenne for taste, garlic would have been a good choice too.)
• Return pasta to pot and stir in ricotta
• After the noodles are covered in cheese, add the broccoli and combine
• Serve and enjoy