Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Lemon Broccoli Pasta 

 Servings:4

Prep Time:15 min

Cook Time:30 min

Difficulty:Easy

Ingredients:

3 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
1½–2 pounds fresh broccoli
1 pound brown rice pasta
3–4 cups spinach
4 tablespoons butter
1–2 drops Lemon oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed and miinced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup fresh Parmesan, plus more to garnish
Salt and pepper
Olive oil, to garnish
Fresh lemon wedges, to garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet or pot, bring salt and water to a boil.
2. While water is heating, trim broccoli stems and florets into bite sized pieces.
3. Once water is boiling, add noodles and boil on high for 4 minutes.
4. Add the broccoli, cover, and boil for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Take off heat and drain pasta and broccoli. Return pasta and broccoli to the pan and stir in spinach.
6. Distribute Lemon oil to your pasta evenly (with a toothpick or by continuous stirring).
7. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper to the butter and sauté for 1 minute.
8. Turn off heat and continue stirring for 1–2 minutes, then add the mixture to your pasta.
9. Stir 1 cup fresh Parmesan into your pasta and add a drizzle of olive oil on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with more cheese and fresh lemon wedges. Serve warm.

Tips:

If you are having trouble with the pasta sticking together while cooking, add a splash of olive oil to the water.