Lemon Broccoli Bow Ties

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

On the prepared baking sheet, toss the broccoli with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast until slightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, then drain in a colander and allow to cool.

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the pine nuts until fragrant and lightly brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Move the pine nuts to a plate to cool, then lower the heat under the skillet to medium-low.

To the skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the garlic, and the chile flakes and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the reserved cooking liquid, lemon juice, and zest, and bring to a simmer. Add in the cooked pasta and roasted broccoli and toss until well coated. Remove from the heat and garnish with the toasted pine nuts. TESTER TIP: If you prefer your pasta on the less-tart side, start with half of the lemon juice, and add more to taste.

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