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Roasted Broccoli Rigatoni

If you’re growing broccoli, make sure to save this rigatoni recipe. Crispy, roasted florets taste delicious with goat cheese, a hit of lemon and fresh basil leaves.

Ingredients:

  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Cooked rigatoni
  • Crumbled goat cheese (for garnish)
  • Lemon zest (for garnish)
  • Fresh basil (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Pre heat over to 425°F 
  2. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, pepper and the juice of ½ lemon. Then spread them out evenly on a sheet tray.
  3. Roast for 15–18 minutes, or until the broccoli is charred and crispy.
  4. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the sheet tray with the broccoli and roast for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  5. Combine with cooked rigatoni and garnish with crumbled goat cheese, lemon zest, basil and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.