Spicy Roasted Broccoli Pasta | Searching4Zen

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 12 ounces chiocciole or other tube-shaped pasta
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 ounces best quality, whole milk ricotta
• Fresh lemon juice, for serving (optional)