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
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.
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
