Best Linguini With Broccoli And Red Peppers Recipes

GARLIC OIL SAUTEED PASTA WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant. Once the garlic has turned golden in color, remove it from the pan. You are left with garlic-infused oil in the pan. Add the broccoli to the pan.
• Cook's Note: Be sure the broccoli is completely dry before tossing it into the pan.
• Toss the broccoli to coat with the oil. Season with salt and pepper and saute over medium heat until the broccoli barely loses some of its crunch, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to high and deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed.
• Cook's Note: Use pasta water if the pasta was made fresh.
• Add in the pasta and toss to coat with the oil. Top with Parmesan cheese for serving.

LIDIA'S LINGUINI WITH BROCCOLI AND CLAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the broccoli in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then drain and cool under cold running water.
• Drain well and then chop coarsely.
• Scrub and shuck the clams, reserving the liquid.
• Strain the liquid, chop the clams, and combine them with the liquid.
• Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil over high heat and add the linguini.
• Return to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Cook the pasta, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until almost al dente, about 6 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the garlic, cooking until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and crushed red pepper and cook until the broccoli sizzles, about 2 minutes.
• Add the clams and their liquid and bring to a boil.
• Ladle about 1/2 cup of the pasta water into the skillet.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, cooking until the broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes.
• Drain the pasta, return it to the pot, and pour in the sauce.
• Bring the sauce and pasta to a boil, stir in the parsley and adjust the seasoning, adding salt and crushed red pepper if necessary.
• Cook, stirring until the pasta is done and there is enough sauce to coat the pasta generously but still form a small pool in the bottom of the pot, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Served drizzled with some of the extra virgin olive oil.

BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Set up a steamer basket in a 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets to the basket, cover and cook until the broccoli is soft and nearly falling apart but still holds its shape, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and gently toss; season with salt and pepper, then mash.
• Cook the spaghetti according to label directions, then reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
• In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add the mashed broccoli, the Parmesan and half of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring, until saucy. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the spaghetti, adding more cooking water as needed.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers in oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the broccoli, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.