Pasta And Broccoli

Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lb frozen broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 dash salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 lb cooked pasta (I use spaghetti or linguini)
- parmesan cheese
- leftover cooked chicken, cut up (optional)

Directions:
- Put the olive oil in a large skillet and heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook slightly (do not brown the garlic).
- Add the frozen broccoli and cook about 8 minutes stirring occasionally, adding a little water now and then to make steam so that the broccoli cooks.
- If you are adding chicken, add it now.
- Add butter, salt, pepper, and the cooked pasta.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese at the table.