Broccoli & Bow Ties

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 8 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 lb farfalle pasta, about 4 cups dry
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook broccoli for 3 minutes in large pot of boiling, salted water. remove broccoli with slotted spoon or sieve; place in large bowl and set aside.
• 2 in the same water, cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions, or about 12 minutes. drain well and add to the broccoli.
• 3 meanwhile in a small sauté pan, heat the butter and olive oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. remove from heat, and add 2 teaspoons kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, and stir well. pour over the broccoli and pasta. toss well, and season to taste.
• 4 sprinkle with pine nuts and parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve.