LINGUINI WITH BROCCOLI AND RED PEPPERS

Linguini with Broccoli and Red Peppers image

This is a wonderful side dish, but on many occasions we make this our whole meal, along with a salad and bread!

Provided by Chris Catley

Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound linguini pasta
1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pinch garlic salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Steam broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in microwave for 6-7 minutes.
In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes) and red pepper slices; saute gently.
Drain broccoli and add to skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and saute broccoli and peppers until soft.
Toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 147.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g