Garlic Pasta with Broccoli, Parmesan And Red Pepper Flakes

Ingredients

• 1 lb malfada 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

Instructions

1. Boil pasta in heavily salted water according to directions. Drain and reserve at least two cups of pasta water
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. To plate, add pasta then top with more parmesan cheese and another pinch of red pepper flakes

Source: https://grilledcheesesocial.com/2019/02/21/broccoli-garlic-pasta-with-parmesan-red-pepper-flakes-lemon/