Broccoli & Cavatelli

This is a simple and delicious (but not "lite") pasta/vegetable dish that my mother-in-law makes that I've always loved. She made it at our house once and I watched closely to try to get mine close to hers. It's certainly not just for Christmas either, but it's another that I associate with Christmas for some reason.

1 lb cavatelli (pasta found in the frozen section...it's not that easy for me to find in Virginia, but I've found it at Giant)
~ 1 lb broccoli florets
~ 1 stick of butter
lots of fresh garlic (at least 6 cloves), minced

Boil the cavatelli according to directions. Microwave or steam the broccoli. Melt the butter and cook the garlic slightly. Add butter and garlic to broccoli, then add it to the cavatelli. Add a little bit of olive oil, some salt and pepper...serve hot and enjoy!