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Viral Broccoli Pasta by @sarah_licious_eats

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

This trending pasta dish is quick, easy, and healthy! Dress your pasta with a festive green broccoli sauce and dive in.

broccoli pasta

 ⅓ cup Colavita extra virgin olive oil
 4 oz Colavita rigatoni pasta
 5 cloves garlic, chopped
 1 cup pasta water
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
 ½ lemon, juiced
 1 cup water
 ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
 1 lb broccoli florets
Garnish with:
 Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
 Fresh basil
1

To a cold pot add extra virgin olive oil, anchovies, and garlic. Sauté over medium-low heat until anchovies almost disappear, then add 1 cup water and broccoli florets.

2

Place the lid on the pot and steam the broccoli.

3

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.

4

Once broccoli is steamed and very soft, mash the contents of the pot together (use a food processor if you don’t have a masher).

5

Add lemon, salt, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and pasta water.

6

Add the cooked, al dente pasta to the broccoli sauce. Serve immediately and top with more grated cheese.