Spaghetti with Broccoli Arugula and Pecorino

Ingredients

• 1 small broccoli cut into florets (smaller pieces if you wish)
• 1/4 cup olive oil (more if you like)
• 1 - 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup arugula (rocket / rucola) chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons Pecorino cheese (more if desired)
• 1-2 pinches salt (or to taste)
• 3 cups cooked spaghetti
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh arugula (more or less)
• 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot of salted boiling water cook broccoli al dente, remove from the pot and add the pasta to cook in the same water until al dente.

2. 2

   In a large pan add the olive oil, garlic and hot pepper flakes sauté 1-2 minutes, add the broccoli, cooked pasta and 2-3 tablespoons pasta water, cook on high heat, for approximately 1 minute. Add the pecorino and arugula, toss and saute on medium heat for 30-60 seconds, taste for salt*.

3. 3

   Serve immediately, sprinkle with more chopped arugula and Pecorino if desired. Enjoy!