Spaghetti with Broccoli

Silver Spoon

One of my favorite quick recipes.

1 lb 2 oz frozen broccoli

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp butter

1 onion, chopped

4 Tbsp heavy cream

12 oz spaghetti

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

salt and pepper

Parboil the broccoli in salted water for 10 minutes. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet, add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened. Drain the broccoli, add to the skillet and mix well. Stir in the cream and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process to a puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of salted, boiling water until al dente, then drain, toss with the broccoli and cream mixture, sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.