Spaghetti With Broccoli and Lemon

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Serves 4Hands-On Time: 05mTotal Time: 15m

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti (3/4 box)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 1-pound package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• kosher salt
• 1 lemon, zest finely grated and juice squeezed
• 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta, and return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broccoli, red pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli mixture, lemon juice, Parmesan, and the reserved pasta water to the pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until combined and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and serve.