Thursday, February 10, 2011

Linguini with Broccoli and Red Peppers

OK tried this recipe tonight and it was so good I thought I'd pass it along :)

Linguini with broccoli and red peppers (serves 6)

Ingredients

1 pound linguini pasta
1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped (i used cauliflower cause it's what I had)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pinch garlic salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

method

bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain

steam broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in microwave for 6-7 minutes

in 10 inch skillet, heat oilve oil and butter over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes) and red pepper slices; saute gently.

drain broccoli and add to skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and saute broccoli and peppers until soft.

toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta spinkle with parmesan cheese.