gia's special roasted pepper linguine

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 box barilla whole grain linguine
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 yellow bell peppers
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups cauliflower florets (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• broil peppers for 15-20 minutes or until skins are blackened and blistered, turning occasionally. place peppers in a tightly closed bag and let stand for 10-15 minutes.
• remove skins and seeds. cut into thin strips and set aside.
• bring a large pot of water to a boil. cook pasta according to package directions.
• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and saute until slightly yellow.
• meanwhile, add cauliflower florets to the skillet and saute for 3-4 minutes (skip this step if cauliflower is omitted).
• add roasted bell pepper strips to the skillet and saute for 2 minutes. season with salt and pepper.
• drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup of cooking liquid.
• toss pasta with the sauce. if needed, add some cooking liquid to the skillet. toss pasta with parsley and mix well.
• top with cheese before serving.