Dinner Tonight: Pasta E Broccoli Recipe

• 1 pound pasta
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the broccoli florets. Cook until tender, then remove with a slotted spoon. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water before draining.
2. In a large, heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and red chile flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, then add broccoli and toss well in the oil, cooking until completely tender, 1-2 minutes.
3. Add pasta to the pan with the broccoli and toss well to coat. Add half the Parmesan and reserved pasta cooking water little by little until it creates a sauce that clings to the noodles. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with remaining Parmesan.

pasta, head broccoli, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, parmesan cheese, salt

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/03/dinner-tonight-pasta-e-broccoli-recipe.html (may not work)