Broccoli Pasta in a Fresh Tomato Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add pasta and cook for about 5-8 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in broccoli and cook 5-8 minutes more, or until pasta is al dente.
4. 4
   Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
5. 5
   Heat oil in a medium saucepan and saute the chopped onion until translucent.
6. 6
   Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the pasta-broccoli water.
7. 7
   Cover the saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Uncover, increase the flame to high, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the most of the water has evaporated.
9. 9
   Remove from heat and season with basil, parsley and oregano.
10. 10
    Stir in the cooked pasta-broccoli mixture and mix well to coat.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve hot!