Broccoli Pasta Salad
Description
This broccoli pasta salad with steamed broccoli is a delicious combination of Italian flavors including garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and Romano cheese.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
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1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
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1/4 cup olive oil
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4 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup finely shredded Romano cheese
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and return to pot.
2
While the pasta cooks, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water, just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
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 pasta; gently toss to coat.
4
Add cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.