Roasted Broccoli

 

 

          1 pound broccoli

          2 tablespoons olive oil

          Salt and freshly ground black pepper

          2 tablespoons unsalted butter

 

          Preheat oven to 500 degrees

 

Wash and drain broccoli. Pat dry. Cut into florets. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste.  Arrange florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.