2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds skate, cleaned, and cut into 3-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped to yield 1/4 cup
2 cups crushed tomatoes, plus their juices
1/2 pound broccoli, cut into florets
1 1/2 pounds linguine

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the skate, garlic, and parsley. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes, broccoli, and salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the linguine in the boiling water according to the package directions, until tender yet al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the skate sauce. Toss over high heat 1 minute and serve, evenly divided among 6 warm pasta bowls.

Yield: 6 servings
Total cooking time: 25 minutes
Difficulty level: easy