Lemon Garlic Broccoli Pasta

Thank you again for your inspiration, Ina! If you follow her on Instagram, she just posted a picture of a recent rendition of her Broccoli and Bow Ties Recipe that looked so good I wanted to try it. It turned out just as delicious as it looked!

Lemon Garlic Broccoli Pasta

8 ounces pasta
8 cups broccoli (four heads- I only had two, so added some asparagus)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lemon zested
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.

In the same water, cook the  pasta according to the package directions. 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-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well. Season to taste, sprinkle with the pine nuts and cheese, if using, and serve.