"It's what makes it so deliciously creamy — and yet not heavy at all...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound broccoli (about 2 medium heads), cut into bite-sized florets
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12 ounces dried small shell or ditalini pasta
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4 1/2 cups water
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1/2 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce), plus more for serving