Broccoli in creamy garlic-and-herb sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups chopped broccoli (I used a frozen microwaveable package)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• 1 pinch salt

Note: This sauce can be a bit thin and "soupy" even after sitting, so you may want to serve the broccoli in a small side dish. As you can see in the picture here, I placed it next to the pork chops I was serving it with, since my husband and I don't particularly mind the sauce drifting over to the chops.

1. Cook or heat broccoli according to package directions.
2. In a small pot, stir the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese together over medium-low heat for about five minutes.
3. Reduce heat and stir in the garlic powder, basil, parsley, and salt.
4. Turn off heat. Allow sauce to sit and thicken for at least ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the broccoli to the pot and stir until the pieces are evenly covered.