Once your ingredients are measured and your Broccoli is cut into small pieces for easier cooking, you can take your skillet and get started.

Over medium heat, melt butter in a large skillet then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in the chicken broth, half and half, and add the seasonings.

Allow your liquid to heat up then add the pasta. Immerse the pasta into the liquid and bring it to a boil. Cook partly covered according to package instructions. Add your broccoli during the last 5 minutes until it softens up a bit- Don’t forget to occasionally stir the pasta to prevent it from sticking.

Remove the cover taste a piece of the cooked pasta, it should be firm yet tender. Cover again and cook longer if needed.

Once the pasta has cooked, remove from heat, add the lemon juice then use a silicone spatula to gently mix in the Parmesan cheese.

Sauce will thicken upon standing. (optional: garnish with parsley)