Broccoli Pasta Salad

Steamed broccoli is tossed with linguine, garlic, and olive oil for a quick and easy pasta salad perfect for picnics or potlucks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ cup finely shredded Romano cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

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. Add Romano cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.