Barilla® Whole Grain Linguine with Roasted Peppers

Linguine Integrali con Peperoni Arrostiti

About This Recipe

Add vibrant color and zesty flavor to healthy Whole Grain Linguine with red and yellow bell peppers, cauliflower, garlic and Parmesan!

PREP TIME: 30 minutes

COOK TIME: 30 minutes

SERVES: 4

BARILLA PASTA:
Whole Grain Linguine Whole Grain Linguine

Ingredients

1 BOX Barilla Whole Grain Linguine
2 Red Bell Peppers
2 Yellow Bell Peppers
4 TABLESPOONS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 CLOVE Garlic, Chopped
TO TASTE Salt
TO TASTE Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
1 TABLESPOON Fresh Parsley
1/2 CUP Parmesan Cheese, Grated
2 CUPS Cauliflower

Cooking Instructions

    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.
    HEAT olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic and sauté until slightly yellow.
    COOK pasta according to package directions.
    Meanwhile, ADD cauliflower florets to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes (skip this step if cauliflower is omitted).
    ADD roasted bell pepper strips to the skillet and sauté 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. 

    Note: For faster preparation time, jarred roasted peppers may be substituted.

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