Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, wash and chop up the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Place the broccoli in a large strainer. When the pasta is done cooking, pour it through the strainer with the broccoli. The broccoli will cook in the residual heat of the pasta.

Step 3

Put the pasta and broccoli back into the pot. Toss with 1/4 cup of olive oil, place the lid back on and let it sit while you prepare the rest of the meal.

Step 4

Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet. (I like my cast iron wok for this dish). Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add in the pasta and broccoli, along with the crushed red pepper flakes and lemon juice. Toss to combine.

Step 6

Serve the pasta with a sliced hard-boiled egg, fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese.