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Garlic Sauteed Pasta with Broccoli

In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant. Add broccoli to the pan (be sure the broccoli is completely dry before tossing it into the pan). Toss the broccoli to coat with the oil. Season with salt and pepper and saute over medium heat until the broccoli barely loses some of its crunch, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to high and deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed (use pasta water if the pasta was made fresh). Add in the pasta and toss to coat with the oil. Top with Parmesan cheese for serving.
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Ingredients

Number Of Servings: 2

1/3 C of The Olive Bin's Garlic Olive Oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 head broccoli, sliced into very thin florets, talks peeled and cut into matchsticks
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 T of The Olive Bin's Red Wine Vinegar
Few T water or pasta cooking water, if needed
2 C penne pasta, cooked al dente
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant. Add broccoli to the pan (be sure the broccoli is completely dry before tossing it into the pan). 
  2. Toss the broccoli to coat with the oil. Season with salt and pepper and saute over medium heat until the broccoli barely loses some of its crunch, about 5 minutes.
  3. Turn the heat up to high and deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed (use pasta water if the pasta was made fresh).
  4. Add in the pasta and toss to coat with the oil. 
  5. Top with Parmesan cheese for serving. 

Additional Info

Recipe adapted from Melissa d'Arabian at Food Network

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