Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 4 -6 ounces virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb mushroom, quartered
  • 1 cup diced red pepper
  • 1 lb broccoli floret
  • 1 large fennel, cut in strips
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 14 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 lb ricotta salata

Method

  • Parcook broccoli and fennel for 3-4 minutes in salted water, drain well.
  • Cook the pasta until almost tender; drain well.
  • Over medium heat, saute garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in olive oil for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add red pepper and mushrooms.
  • Cook until the mushrooms are tender.
  • Add cooked broccoli, fennel and fresh thyme.
  • and continue to cook.
  • Add the cooked pasta, half of the parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Portion pasta into heated bowls and garnish the tops with grated ricotta salata and chopped parsley.