Pasta with Bitter Broccoli

3/4 cup olive oil

14 cloves garlic -- chopped

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 1/2 pounds broccoli di rape (bitter broccoli) -- bunches, trimmed

2 teaspoons salt

parmesan cheese -- fresh grated

14" x

11" x

2" dish. Heat, uncov ered, at 100% for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Cover tightly with p lastic. Cook at 100% for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Uncover and stir well. Add drained pasta and salt and toss to combine. Serve hot with cheese passed on the side.