Pasta vegana con brócoli

Ingredientes

• 8 ounces Penne Pasta ((226g) Dry Weight)
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 4 cups Broccoli Florets ((360g))
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/3 cup Vegan Butter ((75g))
• 4 Cloves Garlic (Crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
• 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly Squeezed)
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese (Freshly Grated)
• 1/2 cup Pasta Water ((120ml) Reserved after cooking the pasta)

Preparación

1. 1

   Put your pasta on to cook according to package directions. When it's cooked, drain it and set aside 1/2 cup of pasta water to use later.

2. 2

   Add olive oil to a pot over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and salt and sauté for a minute.

3. 3

   Add vegan butter, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice and ground black pepper and sauté for a few minutes until the broccoli florets are al dente (3-5 minutes).

4. 4

   Add the cooked pasta, grated vegan parmesan cheese and a little of the reserved pasta water and toss gently to combine.

5. 5

   Add more of the reserved pasta water as needed until all the pasta is lightly coated and saucy.

6. 6

   Serve in bowls topped with freshly grated vegan parmesan, fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of ground black pepper, with lemon wedges on the side.