Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　This recipe is an accompaniment for Broiled Polenta Sticks .

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings (as part of main course)

　　1 1/2 lb Broccolini (sometimes called baby broccoli; 3 bunches), ends trimmed

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　

Step 1

Cook Broccolini in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until stems are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes, then drain in a colander.

　　

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of garlic, stirring, until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Add half of Broccolini, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and repeat with remaining ingredients.