First cook up some pretty pasta, maybe some nice multi-colored bowties.

Meanwhile, clean and chop some broccoli and cut some baby carrots into toothpicks. In a big hot skillet put some olive oil and garlic and let it start to sizzle. then add veggies and some salt, pepper and whatever spices you like. Stir it all around to coat. Turn it down to medium. Then add about 2 TSBs of water and cover snugly. cook til the broccoli is bright green, still a little crunchy.

Then mix pasta and veggies in a big pretty bowl. You can add a little italian dressing, maybe top with some cheese, basil whatever. Can be served hot or cold.

Takes about 10 minutes.