Broccoli and Bowties

Name: Broccoli and Bowties
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads); 1/2 lb. farfalle (bow tie) pasta; 2 tbsp. butter; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1 to 2 tsp. kosher salt; Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Kosher salt
8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
1/2 lb. farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 to 2 tsp. kosher salt
Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1

Cook the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water.
2

Remove from the water with a slotted spoon (don't empty the water out of the pan), drain, then pour into a large bowl and set aside.
3

In the same water, cook the pasta according to package directions, about 12 minutes.
4

Drain well and add to the broccoli.
5

Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over med-low heat for 1 minute.
6

Remove from heat, add 1-2 tsp kosher salt*, the pepper and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta.
7

Toss well.
8

Season to taste, sprinkle with pine nuts and cheese, and serve.