Pasta with Broccoli Sauce

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1 pound orecchiette
• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups peeled, chopped broccoli stems
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons EVOO
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3/4 grated parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta; 3 minutes before done, add florets. Drain; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. In processor, finely chop stems and garlic. Heat EVOO in pan over medium. Add chopped stems and zest; cook 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water; cook 5 minutes. Mix in cheese, pasta, florets and reserved pasta water.