Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli cut into bite-size florets
- 2 tbl olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 box tube-shaped pasta
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 12 ounces high quality whole milk ricotta
Instructions
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preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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on a sheet pan, toss together broccoli, oil, salt, pepper and the red pepper flakes.
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roast until tender and browned at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
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remove from oven and set oven to broil.
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meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
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cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
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in a small bowl, stir together parmesan, panko, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and the black pepper.
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toss cooked pasta with broccoli on baking sheet.
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season with salt and pepper to taste, then dollop with ricotta.
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sprinkle with parmesan mix, drizzle generously with oil, and broil until topping is crisped and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
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sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.
