Broccoli Spaghetti Recipe

• 1 Large head broccoli
• 1 Pound spaghetti
• 2 Cups meat shredded
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1/4 Cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

• Cook one pound spaghetti as per the label directions.
• Drain and reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Cut and peel broccoli stalk and slice it thinly crosswise.
• Chop the remaining portion of the broccoli into small florets.
• Heat half of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add broccoli, garlic and half the salt.
• Simmer till the garlic turns light brown and the broccoli become tender.
• Add the shredded chicken, pasta, pasta water, remaining 1/4 tsp salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Cook for about 3 minutes.
• Add red pepper flakes and toss to mix well.
• Sprinkle with the oil.
• Serve Broccoli Spaghetti with crispy garlic bread.