Category: Side Dishes -

Broccoli Garlic Pasta     

Ingredients:
1 lb ribbon pasta, water reserved
4 tbsp salted butter, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 large head of broccoli finely chopped
10 garlic cloves finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine
The zest from 1 lemon
The juice from 1 lemon
2 cups parmesan cheese divided

Preparation:
Boil pasta in heavily salted water according to directions. Drain and reserve at least two cups of pasta water.

Meanwhile, add 2 tbsp salted butter, 2 tbsp olive oil and red pepper flakes to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the butter has dissolved and the red pepper flakes are beginning to sizzle. Immediately add broccoli, garlic and a pinch of salt then stir until everything’s mixed together. Add white wine and let it cook for another 3 minutes.

Add al dente pasta to the broccoli pot and add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 cup parmesan cheese and stir. Add pasta water, little by little, and keep stirring until each noodle has a glossy finish and is coated with the broccoli mixture.

Date added: 2019-11-12
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