A quick and delicious one-pot meal combining pasta and broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe features penne pasta, sautéed garlic, and a touch of lemon juice for a fresh taste, finished off with Romano cheese.
1: Boil a large pot of water.
2: When water boils, add two tablespoons of salt.
3: Add the pasta and broccoli to the boiling water and cook for 11 minutes or according to the pasta package instructions.
4: Before straining, reserve one cup of pasta water.
5: Strain the pasta and broccoli.
6: In the empty pot on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the minced garlic; stir until fragrant.
7: Add the pasta and broccoli back into the pot and stir.
8: Add the remaining olive oil and some of the reserved pasta water.
9: Mix in 1/2 cup of Romano cheese.
10: Top with lemon juice and stir to combine.
