Lou’s Linguine

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Lou's Linguine with Broccoli and Tomatoes
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
8 sun-dried tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
5 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 lb mushroom , sliced
4 cups broccoli florets
1 cup fresh basil leaf
1 red bell pepper , sliced
1 lb linguine
1 cup parmesan cheese , grated
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
577
Sugar
7g
Fat
23g
Lou's Linguine with Broccoli and Tomatoes is a classic pasta dish with a healthy twist. The linguine is tossed in a flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and diced tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic. The dish is then packed with broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, and sliced bell pepper for added texture and flavor. This dish has everything one needs for a satisfying meal - carbs, protein, and vegetables. Plus, the recipe can be easily customized to use different vegetables and herbs based on personal preference.

Instructions

1.In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
2.In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
3.Add the sun-dried tomatoes and diced tomatoes to the skillet, stir to combine and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
4.Season with salt and pepper. Add the broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, and sliced bell pepper to the skillet, stir and cook the vegetables for 5-7 minutes or until tender crisp.
5.Drain the excess liquid from the skillet, add the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil, and add the cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss the pasta and vegetables together.
6.Add parmesan cheese and fresh basil to the skillet, toss again to combine. If the pasta looks dry, add reserved pasta water to the skillet, 1/4 cup at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
7.Serve hot with additional parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

PROS

This linguine dish is a delicious and satisfying meal packed with vegetables.

The dish is very easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes.

The flavor of this dish can be adjusted based on preferences by adding more or less garlic or swapping in different vegetables.

CONS

The pasta dish is quite high in carbohydrates and may not fit into certain dietary restrictions.

If overcooked, the vegetables can become mushy and lose texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This linguine dish is a fantastic way to get a serving of both vegetables and carbohydrates.
Broccoli is high in vitamins C and K, and other antioxidants which help protect the body from cell damage.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.
Garlic also has antioxidant properties and has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease.

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