PASTA SALAD W/ROASTED BROCCOLI

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This was very easy to throw together!! I cut the recipe in half for the 2 of us...and there was plenty as a main dish! Recipe found in Everyday Food Jan/Feb issue (2006)

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs broccoli
3 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise (skin on)
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons lemon juice
8 ounces roasted red peppers, jarred, rinsed and cut into 1/2 inch strips (1 cup)
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
1/2 cup walnuts, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim 1 inch from stems of broccoli, peel outer layer of stems. Cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Separate florets into bite-size pieces. On one large rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli, garlic 1 Tbls olive oil; season with salt and pepper. spread in a single layer; roast, turning sheet halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package instrutions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water; rinse under cold water until cool. Drain and return to pot.
  • Remove skin from roasted garlic. In a small bowl, mash garlic until forms a paste; whisk in lemon juice and remaining 1 tbls of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over pasta; toss in broccoli, red peppers, olives and walnuts. Add some reserved cooking water, if needed.
  • Serve at room temp or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 927, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 13.6

Yahyea Hussain
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This pasta salad was delicious! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the dressing was light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lucas Gatluak
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the roasted broccoli and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


ale prem
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This pasta salad was a great way to use up some leftover broccoli. It was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


alizay siyal
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I'm not a fan of broccoli, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The roasted broccoli was delicious and the dressing was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Harmonie Baker
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The pasta salad was good, but I think it could have been better with a different dressing. The dressing that came with the recipe was a little too oily for my taste.


ANTONIO BONGI
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This pasta salad was just okay. The roasted broccoli was a bit too smoky for my taste and the dressing was a little bland. I wouldn't make this again.


Seth Xg
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I wasn't sure how I would like roasted broccoli in a pasta salad, but I was pleasantly surprised! The broccoli added a nice smoky flavor and the dressing was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jx Jakariya
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This pasta salad was easy to make and very tasty. The roasted broccoli added a nice crunch and the dressing was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Peter Esosa
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it! The broccoli was perfectly roasted and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Mcleod
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The roasted broccoli added a nice smoky flavor and the dressing was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.