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fettuccine with broccoli and pine nuts

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Arpi Kizirian
Los Angeles, CA

Great substitute for chicken fettuccine...

(1 rating)
yield 4 to 6 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fettuccine with broccoli and pine nuts

  • 8 oz
    fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb
    broccoli, bunch
  • 4 lg
    tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp
    pine nuts
  • 4-8 lg
    garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make fettuccine with broccoli and pine nuts

  • 1
    Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until just tender. Drain, rinse, and set aside
  • 2
    In a large skillet, heat the oil and sauté the garlic, red pepper flakes or cayenne, and pine nuts for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes
  • 3
    Meanwhile, steam the broccoli in a vegetable steamer for approximately 5 minutes, or until just tender, bright green, and still slightly crisp. Add to the tomato sauce.
  • 4
    Spread the pasta on a large platter and top with the sauce.
  • 5
    Serve immediately.
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