A quick and tasty broccoli pasta salad that can be served warm or cold.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
- 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup finely shredded Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and return to pot.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water, just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and red pepper flakes until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes. Add garlic mixture and broccoli to linguine; gently toss to coat.
Step 4
Add cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 275 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 16% |
Saturated Fat3g | 16% |
Cholesterol10mg | 3% |
Sodium141mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C53mg | 266% |
Calcium146mg | 11% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium279mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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