I can easily picture the big ol' pot of sauce simmering on the stove. I relished the role of "designated helper" - the person ...

Garlic parmesan chicken tenderloin and broccoli pasta is a quick, flavorful meal combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, ...

Don’t make this creamy broccoli lemon pasta sauce and then slip that blender back in the cabinet; use the appliance to whip cream, grind nuts and grate cheese, too.

Continue simmering gently on low heat until half of the liquid evaporates and becomes the consistency of a thick sauce, about 10 minutes. Add the cooked pasta. Toss well.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it liberally. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl ...

8. Return the pasta to the pot. Add the broccoli pesto and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pesto thoroughly coats the pasta. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and stir well.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together broccoli, bread, onion, garlic, oil, peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until ingredients are evenly coated with oil.

3. When the pasta is done, transfer it to a large serving bowl. Add half of the sauteed broccoli and stir gently to coat the pasta. Add half the grated cheese and let the dish sit for about 5 minutes.

Serves 4. Choose any small curved or twisted pasta for this, preferably with shallow ridges (cellentani, rotini, gemelli, and others), so the sauce falls into the crevices when it is tossed.