Broccoli and Walnut Pasta

• 1 box Orecchiette or fusili
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cook the past according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid and retun pasta to pot.
2 On a rimmed baking sheet mix the broccoli, walnuts, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
3 Add the broccoli mixture to the pasta in the pot and mix together adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Sprinkle with cheese.

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