Bowties and Broccoli

Ingredients

• Crushed red pepper flakes

  0.02 tsp or 0.007g

• Black pepper

  ground

  ¹⁄₁₆ dash or 0.008g

• Butter

  unsalted

  ¼ tbsp or 4g

• Salt

  table

  ³⁄₁₆ dash or 0.07g

• Parmesan cheese

  shredded

  ¼ tbsp or 1g

• Whole wheat pasta

  dry

  1 oz or 28g

• Broccoli

  frozen, chopped

  ¹⁄₁₆ package (16 oz) or 38g

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Add the frozen broccoli to the boiling pasta water. Turn off the heat and let sit for 1-2 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Drain the pasta and broccoli.
3. Return the pasta and broccoli to the pot or transfer to a bowl. Add butter and toss until melted and evenly coated. Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss again. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.