Step 1

Bring water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

Step 2

If you're using frozen broccoli, throw it in a pan right away with 3 tbsp of olive oil and cover with a lid - the broccoli thaws more quickly.

Step 3

If using fresh, wash and cut the fresh broccoli into small florets. Next, peel and dice the onion; same with the cloves of garlic.

Step 4

Heat up the olive oil in a pan, then add the broccoli, onion and garlic. On medium heat let everything simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Now it’s time to add the cream cheese.

Step 6

Now slowly pour in the vegetable broth. NOTE: If you think the mixture is getting watery, stop pouring!

Step 7

Once ready, drain the pasta in a sieve. Now add them to the broccoli cream mix. Cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes

Step 8

Add salt, pepper and a few chili flakes to taste. To give it another kick, give a few splashes of lemon juice and a tsp of honey to the mix.

Step 9

Serve! :-)