Pasta with Broccoli and Olives

This pasta with broccoli and olives is so Mediterranean.
Takes no time to prepare and is delicious!

Ingredients;

12oz box Barilla any short shaped pasta, cooked according to the box directions
3 TBLS butter
3 TBLS olive oil, extra virgin is preferred
1/2 cup or more if you like, olives sliced-pitted, I used kalamata and Sicilian  green
1 head fresh broccoli or 12oz frozen bag
2 cloves garlic, minced
Dash of dry basil
Red crushed pepper to taste
Romano grated cheese

Directions;

If you use fresh broccoli you’ll need to trim the thick bottom stems and cut it into 2 inch pieces, wash thoroughly and drain. Set aside.
Add the oil, butter and garlic into a sauté pan with a cover large enough to fit the cooked pasta and broccoli.
Simmer for 2 minutes . Add the broccoli and olives and cover.
Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the broccoli is soft.
Cook the pasta according to the box directions and drain reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Sprinkle in the red pepper and basil.
Add the pasta into the broccoli mixture and toss until mixed together well. If it’s too dry add some of the pasta water.
Place in a serving platter and sprinkle with the Romano cheese.