A quick and easy broccoli pasta salad recipe perfect for picnics or potlucks. Steamed broccoli is simply tossed with pasta, garlic, and olive oil.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
275 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and return to pot.
Step 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.
Step 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 linguine; gently toss to coat.
Step 4
Add cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.
Ingredients
salt to taste
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces