Pasta with broccoli
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot. While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook, stirring, until the garlic turns golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add broccoli and 1/2 cup of reserved water, season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the broccoli begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking until the water evaporates and the broccoli is fully cooked, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the broccoli mixture, Parmesan cheese, and a sufficient amount of the reserved pasta water to the pot with the pasta. Serve the pasta with Parmesan. The dish is ready to be served.