Ingredients

• 1 cup - Pasta
• 1 medium sized floret (about 3/4 cup) - Broccoli
• 4 - Garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 1 tsp - Chilli flakes
• 1/2 tsp - Pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp - Oregano / Italian seasoning (optional)
• 1 tbsp - Pistachios
• 2 tbsp - Cheese
• 1 tbsp - Olive oil

How to Make Broccoli Pasta

• Boil water (just enough to immerse the pasta) in a pan.
• When it starts boiling, add the pasta with a little salt and 1/4 tsp oil and cook until soft yet firm enough to bite.
• Cut the broccoli into small bite sized florets, soak in hot water (just to remove worms if any) and drain.
• Bring water to boil, add the broccoli florets and cook until soft, yet crunchy. Keep aside. Reserve the stock water.
• In a pan, dry roast pistachios until crisp.
• Grind to a coarse powder and set aside.
• In a pan, heat oil, add chopped garlic and chilli flakes and fry till golden brown.
• Then add broccoli and pepper powder and saute till it shrinks and changes colour.
• Add the cooked pasta along with oregano.
• Sprinkle the broccoli stock water (no need to add fully) and give a quick stir.
• Then add pista powder and cheese, give a quick toss and switch off the flame.
• Serve hot with a generous garnish of cheese.
• Recipe courtesy: Sharmi's Passions