HOW TO: Broccoli & Bow Ties

Serves 6 to 8
Level: beginner

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
• 1/2 pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup toasted pignoli (pine) nuts
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Let's get started!

Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.

In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.

Meanwhile, in a small sauté pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well. Season to taste, sprinkle with the pignolis and cheese, if using, and serve.