Indulge in a culinary journey with Linguini with Broccoli and Red Peppers, a delightful pasta dish that captivates the senses with its vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors. This delectable dish features al dente linguini pasta tossed with tender broccoli florets, crisp red peppers, and a flavorful sauce made from garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. A sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese adds the perfect finishing touch, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will leave you craving for more. Elevate your dining experience with additional recipe variations, including a vegetarian version that substitutes tofu for chicken, a spicy rendition with the addition of chili peppers, and a creamy delight with the incorporation of a creamy sauce. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of this delectable dish.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS PASTA WITH BROCCOLI
The classic Italian combination of sausage and peppers creates a satisfying and easy weeknight meal when combined with pasta. Broccoli is a fantastic nutritious addition that adds texture and cooks up quickly, or you can opt for broccolini or broccoli rabe if you want a more assertive vegetable. Sweet Italian pork sausage is used here, but there's no need to feel tied to the recipe: Substitute with spicy Italian sausage for extra heat, use chicken-apple sausage for a healthier take, or swap in fresh chorizo or breakfast sausage to turn this dinner into brunch.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat using a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the broccoli, peppers and garlic to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until they soften and begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain the pasta. Return the pasta and reserved cooking water to the pot over low heat. Add the broccoli mixture, cooked sausage and its accumulated juices, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the lemon juice and red-pepper flakes and stir vigorously until liquid is slightly thickened and saucy, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the pasta with additional Parmesan for sprinkling on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 981, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1080 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GARLIC OIL SAUTEED PASTA WITH BROCCOLI
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant. Once the garlic has turned golden in color, remove it from the pan. You are left with garlic-infused oil in the pan. Add the broccoli to the pan.
- Cook's Note: Be sure the broccoli is completely dry before tossing it into the pan.
- Toss the broccoli to coat with the oil. Season with salt and pepper and saute over medium heat until the broccoli barely loses some of its crunch, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to high and deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed.
- Cook's Note: Use pasta water if the pasta was made fresh.
- Add in the pasta and toss to coat with the oil. Top with Parmesan cheese for serving.
LINGUINE WITH BROCCOLI RABE & PEPPERS
Broccoli rabe is one of my favorite veggies. Since it cooks right with the pasta, you can multitask. Before you know it, dinner is served. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut 1/2 in. off ends of broccoli rabe; trim woody stems. Cut stems and leaves into 2-in. pieces. Cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli rabe during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add anchovies and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in red peppers, olives, pepper flakes, pepper and salt., Add linguine and broccoli rabe to skillet; toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as desired to moisten. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SHEET-PAN SPICY ROASTED BROCCOLI PASTA
Think of this as the sheet-pan version of a classic, cheese-covered pasta bake. It has all the elements of the usual casserole - the pasta and vegetables tossed with ricotta and topped with Parmesan-dusted bread crumbs. But because all the ingredients are spread out on a sheet pan instead of being piled into a baking dish, everything browns, which in turn means more crunch and crisp edges. First, the broccoli is roasted until it softens and browns. Then, the other ingredients are spooned on top, and everything is quickly baked, making for a speedy, vegetarian weeknight meal. It's worth seeking out really good ricotta here. With so few ingredients, every one makes a difference.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together broccoli, oil, cumin (if using), 3/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Roast until tender and browned at the edges, 18 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove from oven and set oven to broil.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, panko, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and the black pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with broccoli on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then dollop with ricotta. Sprinkle with Parmesan mix, drizzle generously with oil, and broil until topping is crisped and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 676, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 660 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
LINGUINE WITH BROCCOLI, PINE NUTS, AND RED PEPPER FLAKES
Categories Citrus Garlic Pasta Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Pine Nut Broccoli Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blanch broccoli florets in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain broccoli florets and refresh under cold water. Drain again.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic; stir 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes to skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add blanched broccoli florets; stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Add pasta to skillet and turn to coat with olive oil. Add fresh lemon juice and toss to coat. Mix in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Season pasta generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to heated platter. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese separately.
PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, ROASTED PEPPERS, AND OLIVES
Simple enough, and a dynamite flavor combination! The lemon juice really pulls everything together. Adapted from" Field of Greens", by Annie Somerville. You can use fresh roasted peppers , but I usually use good quality bottled roasted peppers from the pantry. Omit the optional cheese to make it vegan.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Vegan
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a pot of salted water to cook the pasta, In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, then add the garlic and saute over medium-low for a minute, then add the pepper strips( and any juices), lemon juice, olives, and a pinch of salt, and a couple of grinds of pepper. Shut burner off until pasta is nearly cooked.
- Cook the pasta in the salted water according to package directions, adding the broccoli pieces about two minutes before the pasta is done. Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/4 cup of water; add the reserved water to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet with the fresh herbs and toss mixture over medium heat for 30 seconds or so to finish cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.7, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 184.7, Carbohydrate 100.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.1, Protein 19.8
ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH PEPPERS
This healthy side dish goes with just about anything. And for a satisfying meal, we like it over pasta or grilled chicken or turkey breasts. -Maureen McClanahan, St. Louis, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers in oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the broccoli, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI WITH LINGUINE
This recipe looks a little off beat, but is actually quite delicious! You can use bought linguini of course, but is even better if you make your own. This recipe was listed in 'The Age' newspaper's epicure section a couple of months ago and I've made it a number of times since then! My mum always saves recipes in the papers that she thinks I'll like... Thanks mum!
Provided by Lorelle in Australia
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 100°C Place a large serving bowl inside to warm.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Drop in the trimmed broccoli. When the water returns to the boil, cook for 2 minutes exactly and then scoop the broccoli into a colander resting over a mixing bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy-based non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Saute the garlic for a few seconds until it smells gragrand and add the anchovies. Stir with a wooden spoon until th eanchovies have melted. Tip in the chilli and the reserved broccoli.
- Bring the broccoli cooking water back to the boil and drop in the pasta. It will take just 2-3 minutes to cook.
- As soon as the pasta is ready, drain it through the colander now resting in the sink, give it a big shake and then tip it into the frying pan, with the butter and parmesan. Toss well and transfer to the heated serving bowl.
Tips:
- For a quicker meal, use pre-cut broccoli florets and red bell peppers.
- If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can use white wine vinegar or white wine.
- To make the dish more flavorful, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of chili powder.
- If you like your pasta with a bit more sauce, add an extra 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the pan.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.
Conclusion:
This linguine with broccoli and red peppers is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The combination of broccoli, red peppers, and lemon is refreshing and light, while the Parmesan cheese and olive oil add a touch of richness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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