Linguine with Broccoli & Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by Tebo3759

"A very colourful, fresh clean tasting pasta low in fat. A nice change from a heavy sauced pasta."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb linguine or 1 lb fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or more)
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets or 4 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (8 oz)
• 1⁄4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup asiago cheese, shredded (as a change from paramesan)

directions

1. Cook pasta until tender, about 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook garlic and pepper flakes in oil over med heat for 2 minutes Add broccoli, cover and cook 4 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, stir fry for 3 minutes.
4. Add parsley, salt and pepper.
5. Drain pasta reserving 3/4 cup of cooking water.
6. Combine broccoli mixture and pasta.
7. Toss to coat adding enough water to moisten.
8. Serve with Asiago cheese.

Reviews

[Malriah]

A nice change of pace! I had to cook my broccoli longer. It was still too crunchy after the 4 minutes. I added the tomatoes too early so they got mushy. All in all, this is a great recipe. The Asiago cheese was an execellent addtion. I am taking the leftovers to work today for lunch which says it ALL! :o)