Pasta with Charred Broccoli, Feta and Lemon

OK- here's another one of my favorites... easy!!! It takes about 20 minutes to prepare. This recipe serves 2-3. ​​​​​​​ Ingredients

• 2 cups small Broccoli Florets
• 1 1/2 T Olive Oil
• 1 t. Kosher Salt
• 1/4 t. Crushed Red Pepper
• 4 oz. uncooked Penne Pasta (I like DeCecco-imported from Italy)
• 1 Clove Garlic minced
• 1/4 c. Heavy Cream
• 2 oz Feta Cheese (crumbled)
• 2 t. grated Lemon Rind
• pinch freshly ground Black Pepper
• pinch flaked Sea Salt

How I Make It

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 F.
2. Combine broccoli, 2 t. oil, pinch of salt and the red pepper on a baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the broccoli is charred a bit...and stirring after 15 minutes.
3. While broccoli is baking, bring a large pot filled with water to a boil. Add in salt. Cook the pasta to al dente (about 10-15 minutes). Drain in a colander over a bowl and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
4. Heat the remaining oil and the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook about 2 minutes until the garlic is golden, stirring occasionally. Add in the cream and reserved cooking liquid, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in the feta and continue to stir until feta begins to melt and sauce is thickened.
5. Add in broccoli, pasta and lemon rind.
6. Plate the pasta mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper and the flaked salt. Serve.

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