Broccoli Pasta With Salami Bread Crumbs

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Boil pasta in a pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta water and drain. Set the pot aside for step 4.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add salami and bread crumbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until bread crumbs are golden and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Wipe out skillet.

3. Step 3

   Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the onion to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broccoli, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but with some texture left, 5 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Return the drained pasta to the pot and add the broccoli mixture, butter, red pepper and 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Cook over medium, stirring vigorously, until most of the liquid is absorbed and pasta is evenly coated in the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes, adding more of the reserved pasta water if a saucier pasta is desired. Turn off heat, add lemon juice, cheese and chives and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Step 5

   Divide pasta among bowls and top each with some of the salami bread crumbs and more cheese. Serve warm.