½teaspoonred pepper flakes (more if you like it even spicier)
15cupswater
5tablespoonsBetter Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
4tablespoonsbutter, divided
Zest of one lemon
Juice of one lemon
16 ozangel hair pasta(you can use a bit less if you don't need quite so much)
Instructions
In large skillet, heat oil. Add broccoli florets and saute 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper, saute another minute. Add butter, continue sauteeing until butter melts. Remove from heat; set aside.
Heat water and Better Than Bouillon to a boil, stirring to mix paste into water. Add angel hair pasta; cook to al dente. Before draining, reserve about 2 cups of the pasta broth. Drain pasta.
Add pasta, 1 cup of the reserved liquid to broccoli. Return to burner over medium heat, tossing contents to heat through. Add remaining butter and Parmesan cheese; mix to melt butter and combine. Add additional pasta water as desired. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest; toss to mix everything and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute angel hair pasta with your favorite kind of pasta, cooking it al dente according to its package directions.Also tastes delicious with slices of cooked chicken over the top.