Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta

Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta

1 1/2 lbs broccoli
2 T olive oil
1/4 c butter (i usually don't add)
6 cloves garlic
3 c chicken stock
1 lb angel hair pasta
1/2 c freshly shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes (you know I use more!)

Cut broccoli, chop stems into small pieces and put in separate bowl
Heat oil (and butter if you use) in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, not brown
Sprinkle in pepper flakes  and salt.  Pour chicken stock into skillet and bring to simmer.
Stir in broccoli stems and simmer until tender, 10-12 minutes
Add more chicken stock if mixture starts to dry out
Stir broccoli florets into skillet, cook until bright green and slightly tender, 3-4 minutes
Boil pasta until strands almost tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to large pot
Pour broccoli sauce over pasta, stir with wooden spoon
Mix in 1/2 c cheese, cover and let stand until pasta absorbs excess liquid and finishes cooking
Serve, sprinkle with more cheese and/or red pepper flakes if desired

I usually add some chicken