Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccoli
• 1 lb pasta shells
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add salt.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, separate broccoli florets from the stalks

4. 4

   Add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook until tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove broccoli with slotted spoon.

6. 6

   Add pasta and cook to desired doneness, 8-12 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.

8. 8

   In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic and hot pepper flakes.

9. 9

   Saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.

10. 10

    Add drained broccoli.

11. 11

    Mix in ricotta cheese and pasta, until sauce is creamy.

12. 12

    If sauce is too dry, add as much pasta water as desired to get a creamy consistency.