Linguine with Lemon Broccoli and Crispy Parm

Linguine with Lemon Broccoli and Crispy Parm

Submitted by Becca Romagnoli of Forma Pasta

Ingredients

1 lemon, zested and juiced

2 cup broccoli florets

3 tbsp butter

4 tbsp shaved parmesan

1 tsp minced garlic

2 tbsp olive oil

8 oz linguine 

Salt, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

On a parchment-lined baking tray, place each tablespoon of parm in a pile one inch apart. Bake until golden brown and crispy, then set aside. 

Blanch broccoli in salted, boiling water for two minutes, and shock in an ice bath. Pat dry. 

Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. 

In a saute pan, heat olive oil and add broccoli. At the same time, add linguine to boiling water for two minutes, or until tender. 

Add garlic to saute pan. Strain pasta and reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.

Add pasta water and butter to pan along with cooked pasta. Add lemon juice and zest. 

Toss to combine, and season with salt. Break apart pieces of parmesan crisp to top dish with. Enjoy!

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