Elbow Macaroni with crispy Breadcrumbs and Broccoli

By á-379

Ingredients

• 6 T evoo
• 1/2 c pinko bread crumbs 1c chicken stock
• Finely grated zest of one lemon. 1c grated parmi cheese
• 2 T chopped parsley
• 3 c elbow macaroni
• 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes
• 1 c chicken stock

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over med heat add 2T of evoo. Add the breadcrumbs and toast stirring constantly until they are crisp and golden about 4 to 5 min taking care not to let them burn. Scrape into a small bowl and toss with the lemon zest and parsley and season with salt.

Cook the pasta while making the sauce. Add the remaining evoo to the skillet and when hot add the broccoli and toss to coat. Sauté until it turns bright green then add the garlic and pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is fragrant the. Pour in the stock. Simmer until the broccoli is tender about 5 to 6 minutes

When the pasta is done scoop out of the water and add directly to the sauce reserving the pasta water. Simmer the pasta with the sauce just to blend the flavours then drizzle with a tablespoon or so of evoo and toss again.

If the sauce seems dry add a bit of the pasta water. Off the heat, stir in the chees. Serve in warm bowls and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.