Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 8 cups broccoli florets
  • 12 lb bow tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 lemon, zest of
  • 12 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 14 cup toasted pine nuts
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in large pot of boiling, salted water.
  • Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon.
  • Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same water, cook the pasta according to package directions, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain well and add to the broccoli.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Remove pan from heat, add 2 teaspoons salt and the lemon juice.
  • Pour this over the broccoli and pasta.
  • Toss well.
  • Season to taste.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts and cheese.