10 March 2012

Spicy Lemon Broccoli



Oh the humble broccoli, so good in so many ways.  If you cook the broccoli a bit longer in the salted water and then break it with a spoon while it’s in the saute pan you will get an amazing pasta sauce.  Mix in some orchiette—what time shall I arrive for dinner?
1 head broccoli
3 cloves garlic, 1 diced, 2 slivered
1 whole dried cayenne (or pepper flakes)
Zest of 1 lemon
Shaved cheese (parmeggiano, pecorino, aged cheddar)
Bring pot of salted water to a boil.  Cut broccoli into individual stalks.  Boil for 4-5 minutes until tender.
Drain and set aside.  In medium saute pan, add garlic and cayenne along with 1 ½ TB olive oil.  Saute until soft, 2 minutes.  Add broccoli, cook until heated through.  Season with salt.
Serve with zested lemon and shaved cheese.

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