Ziti with Broccoli and Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients -

3 cups Broccoli Florets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
8 cups Water
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
8 to 10 ounces Ziti
2 tablespoons Butter
3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup White Wine
1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
3 Scallions, white and green parts, cut into strips
1/2 Red Pepper, cut into strips (optional)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Preparation:
Steam the broccoli or blanch it in boiling water until it is bright green and just tender. Drain well; set aside. Put the water and olive oil in a large pot; bring to boil. Add the ziti; cook for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Heat butter in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened but not brown. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute until reduced to 1 tablespoon; add the cream. Increase the heat to moderately high and bring to boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cream thickens and is reduced by about a third. Put the ziti and broccoli in a large bowl, add the sauce, scallions, red pepper and Parmesan cheese and toss together. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve at once.