Charred broccoli pasta with lemon and walnuts

• broccoli↗1 head

  cut into small florets, stem sliced into small pieces

• olive oil↗3 tsp tsp
• penne↗150g g

  or fusilli

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• coarsely chopped walnuts↗1 tbsp tbsp
• chili flakes↗pinch of
• lemon↗½

  with zest and juice

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to high heat. Spread the broccoli on a tray and drizzle with 1 tsp oil. Season and toss. Grill for 8‑10 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and charred.

2. 2

   Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water.

3. 3

   In a pan heat the remaining 2 tsp oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic, walnuts and chili flakes for 3‑4 minutes until golden.

4. 4

   Add the pasta, broccoli, lemon zest and juice, leaving a little zest aside. Add a splash of the reserved cooking water and toss everything to coat the pasta. Serve on warmed plates, sprinkling the remaining lemon zest on top.