So I have just returned from the 2nd Resistanz - Industrial Music Festival and instead of existing on Greggs pastries and alcohol, I am in the kitchen again.
I was asked for a one-pot dish that's easy - and I immediately thought of one of my favorite things to make if I am broke and tired: the black olive and garlic pasta with broccoli
1 cup of pasta
2 Tbsp of butter
1 clove of garlic
1/2 cup broccoli florets (frozen)
Handful of black olives
In a pot, cook the pasta acccording to package directions.
hen the water is boiling and the pasta is in, put a metallic strainer on top of the pot and set the (rinsed!) broccoli florets in it. They will steam beautifully in 5 minutes or so, and will only need to be turned around with a for a few times to make sure they will be thoroughly heated.
While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, drain and slice up the olives.
Once the broccoli is ready, set aside to drain.
Drain the pasta, and put back on the stove. Mix in the 2 tbps of butter and the sliced up olives and crush the clove of garlic into the mix. (if you like, you can add a tsp of olive oil for taste, too)
Top with the broccoli florets.
Broccoli can be replaced - or enhanced - with fresh spinach, and there's no such thing as too many red pepper flakes. I haven't tried this with olives other than black, so I don't know how they would work.
This actually works better without added cheese, just so you know ;)
