Sauté the garlic

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, without burning.

Toast the pasta

• Add the pasta to the pot and stir to coat it in the garlicky oil.
• Sauté briefly so the pasta picks up flavor.

Add the broth

• Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well.
• Bring to a simmer.

Add the broccoli and seasonings

• Chop the broccoli into small florets and add it to the pot.
• Season with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and extra garlic.
• Stir everything together.

Cook until tender

• Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender and the liquid has reduced into a light sauce.

Serve

• Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Serve hot straight from the pot.