This linguine with broccoli and red peppers is a wonderful side dish, but on many occasions, we make this our whole meal along with a salad and bread!
Ingredients
- linguine pasta: 1 pound
- broccoli: 1 pound (chopped, fresh)
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 Tbsp
- butter: 1 Tbsp
- garlic: 3 clove (minced, to taste)
- red bell pepper: 1 piece (sliced)
- pinch garlic salt: 1 piece
- Parmesan cheese: 0.25 cup (grated)
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Stages of cooking
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
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Steam broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in the microwave for 6 to 7 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a 10-inch skillet over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes), then red pepper slices; sauté gently.
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Drain broccoli and add to skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and sauté broccoli with peppers until soft.
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Toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
