Tender angel hair pasta tossed with roasted broccoli, garlic, and lemon for a light, fresh meal.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
02 - 8 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - Juice of 1 lemon
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ Pasta
07 - 12 ounces angel hair pasta
→ Seasonings & Miscellaneous
08 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine broccoli florets and whole garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until broccoli is tender with slight charring and garlic is soft and golden.
04 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
05 - Transfer roasted garlic cloves to a cutting board and mash finely with a fork.
06 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add mashed garlic, roasted broccoli, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add cooked pasta and toss to combine.
07 - Pour lemon juice and a splash of reserved pasta water into the skillet to loosen the mixture. Stir in Parmesan cheese and toss until the sauce is creamy and well incorporated.
08 - Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
