1 pound package frozen broccoli florets (or one large head fresh, cut into bite size pieces)
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 cloves fresh garlic or ½ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
2 pinches salt
1 pinch dried pepper flakes (optional)
Lemon wedge (optional)

1) Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper flakes, cook for one minute. Add frozen broccoli and cover with lid.
2) Stir after a couple of minutes, repeat until broccoli is heated through. Taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm with a squeeze of a fresh lemon wedge.

Take it a step further……add pasta and cheese and you have a delicious vegetarian main dish or add some left over shredded chicken.  Add whatever you like!

1 pound Barilla whole grain pasta
1 pound frozen broccoli florets
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
34 cloves fesh garlic or  1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried pepper flakes
1 cup reserved pasta water
Parmesean cheese to taste (about 1/4 cup is good)

1)  Before you begin to make the broccoli, cook whole wheat pasta according to package directions.  Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
2)  Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and onion.  Cook stirring often until translucent, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic, salt, and pepper flakes, cook for one minute.  Add frozen broccoli and cover with lid.   Additional ingredients you can add at this time if you wish:
  Sundried tomatoes,chopped
  Shredded chicken
  Left over diced italian sausage
  Fresh or frozen, drained spinach
  Frozen peas
  Fresh tomatoes
 
3)  Heat all ingredients through, 3-4 minutes.
4)  After a couple of minutes add pasta water and pasta, mix well to evenly combine.
5)  Toss with grated parmesan cheese.  Enjoy!