Broccoli Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup finely shredded romano cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and return to pot.
• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• 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. add romano cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.