Creamy Broccoli Pasta | Recipe Reader

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 shallot, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more, to taste, for serving
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste