Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti (230g)
• 1 head broccoli (1 lb (450g))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 large cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• lemon zest from 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup pasta cooking water
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (70g)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Divide the broccoli into small florets, peel the core and cut into thick slices. Finely chop the garlic.

2. 2

   Cook the pasta and broccoli together in a large pot: cook the pasta for 5 minutes, then add the broccoli and cook for a further 3 minutes (the total time of cooking spaghetti is 8 minutes). Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat butter and olive oil in a large frying pan. When hot add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook, stirring for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

4. 4

   Whisk in pasta cooking water, lemon juice, lemon zest. Leave to cool for a minute then whisk in grated parmesan.

5. 5

   Add the broccoli and cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss until evenly coated. Add more lemon juice and red pepper flakes if necessary.

6. 6

   Enjoy!