fettuccine with broccoli and pine nuts

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11 Pinches
Los Angeles, CA
Updated on Jul 2, 2013

Great substitute for chicken fettuccine...

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound broccoli, bunch
  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 4-8 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

How To Make fettuccine with broccoli and pine nuts

  • Step 1
    Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until just tender. Drain, rinse, and set aside
  • Step 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
  • Step 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.
  • Step 4
    Spread the pasta on a large platter and top with the sauce.
  • Step 5
    Serve immediately.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #fast
Keyword: #healthy
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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