PASTA SALAD W/ROASTED BROCCOLI

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This was very easy to throw together!! I cut the recipe in half for the 2 of us...and there was plenty as a main dish! Recipe found in Everyday Food Jan/Feb issue (2006)

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs broccoli
3 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise (skin on)
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons lemon juice
8 ounces roasted red peppers, jarred, rinsed and cut into 1/2 inch strips (1 cup)
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
1/2 cup walnuts, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim 1 inch from stems of broccoli, peel outer layer of stems. Cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Separate florets into bite-size pieces. On one large rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli, garlic 1 Tbls olive oil; season with salt and pepper. spread in a single layer; roast, turning sheet halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package instrutions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water; rinse under cold water until cool. Drain and return to pot.
  • Remove skin from roasted garlic. In a small bowl, mash garlic until forms a paste; whisk in lemon juice and remaining 1 tbls of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over pasta; toss in broccoli, red peppers, olives and walnuts. Add some reserved cooking water, if needed.
  • Serve at room temp or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 927, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 13.6

Chandan Chaudhary
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta salad turned out mushy.


Isaak Viliamu
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The flavors are amazing.


Dujon Brooks
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the roasted broccoli.


Zahif Imran7
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or picnics.


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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted broccoli. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Kevin Gutierrez
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The roasted broccoli, tomatoes, and cheese are a perfect match.


purushottam upreti
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and can be served warm or cold.


Chinenye Okeke
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


Dildar Jan
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted broccoli.


Asadkhan Ghareeb
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this pasta salad. The roasting process really mellows out the flavor.


Hameza Jemal
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


RJ ARIFUL
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Malik Rabbani
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Yum! This pasta salad was a great way to use up some leftover broccoli. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Kashi Multani
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This pasta salad is a hit! The roasted broccoli adds a delicious smoky flavor, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.