Cook pasta according to package directions.

Before draining the pasta, scoop out 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside.

Drain cooked pasta and set aside.

Heat butter and 1 T olive oil in a large skillet. Once melted, add the pine nuts. Stir the pine nuts until golden in color. This does not take long, around 2 minutes.

Add the garlic and steamed broccoli. Add the optional red pepper flakes at this time. Stir for a minute.

Add the cooked pasta. Stir the ingredients in the skillet, and start adding the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time. You are not making a sauce, but you want to prevent the pasta from being too dry.

Add the salt & pepper to taste.

Remove from heat.

Put the pasta and broccoli mixture into individual serving bowls. Drizzle each with olive oil and topped with parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!