Broccoli Pine Nut Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This is one of our very favorite salads to make for lunch. Very filling and delicious. Ingredients:
1/2 lb farfalle pasta or 1/2 lb bow tie pasta, cooked,drained,and kept warm |
5 cups broccoli florets, steamed until crip-tender |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
4 cloves garlic, minced |
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow bell peppers |
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes |
1 tablespoon capers |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
salt and pepper |
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts |
chopped fresh parsley |
balsamic vinegar |
lemon wedge |
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan; add the garlic and saute in the oil for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from the heat.
3. Place cooked pasta into a serving bowl; add garlic-oil mixture and toss gently.
4. Add the broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, and capers to the pasta; toss to combine.
5. Right before ready to serve, add in the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste; toss gently.
6. Sprinkle pine nuts and parsley on top; serve immediately.
7. Pass around a cruet of balsamic vinegar and lemon wedges for those who want to add a little splash of zesty flavor to their pasta dish.
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