FLASH-BLASTED BROCCOLI AND FETA PASTA

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The quick, high-temperature cooking method for the broccoli gives it a deep, earthy flavor. The broccoli combines with onions, garlic, feta cheese, white wine, and a splash of lemon.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package broccoli florets
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
¾ cup dry white wine
1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
3 cups baby spinach
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a baking sheet in the oven until hot.
  • Place broccoli florets in a large bowl. Stir in olive oil and salt. Using oven mitts, remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Pour broccoli florets onto baking sheet and spread out.
  • Bake in preheated oven about 5 minutes; turn and cook about 5 minutes more. (the florets should be somewhat browned and crunchy.) Remove from oven, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Turn heat up to medium high. Pour in white wine, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes. Cook about 2 minutes, then stir in spinach, lemon juice, and feta. Turn the heat down to low, and cover until pasta is done.
  • While the onions are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add linguini, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into broccoli mixture. Top with toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 416.9 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

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