Pasta with Roasted Broccoli, Garlic and Oil
This simple and speedy pasta recipe is sure to win over even the fussiest of eaters with its delicious roasted broccoli, enhanced by the flavors of garlic and olive oil!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Pecorino Romano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh pepper
- 6-8 cloves garlic
Instructions
- 1
Begin by heating your oven to 450°F.
- 2
In a baking dish, mix together the broccoli florets, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Place the broccoli in the oven and roast for approximately 20 minutes, giving it a stir halfway through, until it achieves a golden-brown color and is tender.
- 4
At the same time, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 5
Prepare the pasta by following the cooking instructions on the package until it reaches an al dente texture.
- 6
Just before draining, set aside 1 cup of the pasta water.
- 7
Drain the pasta and combine it with the roasted broccoli.
- 8
Stir in ½ cup of the reserved pasta water (adding more if needed), along with Pecorino Romano cheese, and season with salt and pepper to your liking.