Ingredients
2 bunches broccolini (1 pound), separated into long florets
Salt
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
1 can whole tomatoes (28 ounces)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (a generous handful), torn
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese, for tossing and passing at the table
Directions
Fill a large skillet with enough water to reach a depth of 2 inches. Ask a grown-up helper (GH) to bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the broccolini florets and cook for 2 minutes, then ask your GH to drain it in a colander. Wipe out the skillet. Ask your GH to bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente. Ask your GH for help draining the pasta, if you need it. While the pasta is working, ask your GH to heat the skillet that you used for the broccolini over medium heat. Add the butter and melt it, then add the tomatoes and gently mash them with a potato masher or a wooden spoon. Season the tomatoes with salt, then stir in the basil. Lower the heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the broccolini and cook for 3 minutes more. Add the pasta and some cheese and toss. Pass more cheese around the table. This is one of many "Yum-o!" recipes – it's good and good for you. To find out more about Yum-o!, Rachael's nonprofit organization, go to www.yum-o.org.