Tahini Pasta with Broccoli and Fresh Basil

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (227g) medium-sized ridged pasta (such as cavatappi, fusilli, penne rigate, or casarecce)
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 10 ounces (285g) of broccoli
• 1/3 cup (75g) tahini, well-stirred
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large lemon
• ½ teaspoon maple syrup (or agave nectar)
• Ice water to thin
• 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• ½ to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup (16g) fresh basil leaves, slivered
• Reserved lemon zest
• Heaping ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt