posted by Mai 01-30-103 7:45 AM
Peppery Primavera
If you want to make this dish less spicy, use only 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper and two shallots.
1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tomato, coarsely chopped
4 shallots, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces linguine, cooked
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Sauté broccoli and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in a large skilletover medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until broccoli and shallotsare tender.
Combine broccoli mixture, hot pasta, cheese, cream, and salt,tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil.