Lemony Pasta Shells with Broccoli and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli florets chopped
• 3  garlic cloves sliced
• 0.5  juice of lemon plus more to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
• 0.5  lemon zest shredded finely
• 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more to taste
• 6 servings freshly pecorino cheese shredded
• 0.8 cup walnuts toasted chopped
• 0.8 pound penne pasta whole-wheat

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add garlic, and saut until fragrant, 1 minute.
3. Add broccoli, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover; cook until broccoli is tender.
4. Stir in walnuts, zest, and juice of 1/2 lemon, then toss with drained pasta.
5. Add more salt, lemon juice, and olive oil to taste.
6. Serve with cheese.