Pasta With Broccoli, Lemon And Almonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb shell pasta
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb broccoli floret
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
lemon wedge

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling water for 7-8 minutes.
Add broccoli and cook another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet and add flour. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Add cream, lemon rind and juice, salt and pepper.
Drain pasta and broccoli and transfer to serving dish.
Pour sauce over pasta, sprinkle with almonds and garnish with lemon wedges.