Flash-blasted Broccoli and Feta Pasta Recipe
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Flash-blasted Broccoli and Feta Pasta

By: Senoritapupnstuff 
"The quick, high-temperature cooking method for the broccoli gives it a deep, earthy flavor. The broccoli combines with onions, garlic, feta cheese, white wine, and a splash of lemon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package broccoli florets
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a baking sheet in the oven until hot.
  2. Place broccoli florets in a large bowl. Stir in olive oil and salt. Using oven mitts, remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Pour broccoli florets onto baking sheet and spread out.
  3. Bake in preheated oven about 5 minutes; turn and cook about 5 minutes more. (the florets should be somewhat browned and crunchy.) Remove from oven, and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Turn heat up to medium high. Pour in white wine, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes. Cook about 2 minutes, then stir in spinach, lemon juice, and feta. Turn the heat down to low, and cover until pasta is done.
  6. While the onions are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add linguini, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into broccoli mixture. Top with toasted pine nuts.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 393 | Total Fat: 15.7g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2005 by Stacey   view full review
The wine and feta gave this a "fine-dining" flavor. I used diced tomatoes instead of whole to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2011 by Nicolette   view full review
Superfoods, unite! Great pasta dish with or without the broccoli (ate most of the roasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by imjammin   view full review
This was very good. Seemed like a lot of trouble to cook the broccoli this was but it really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Weezie   view full review
Usually I find that recipes provide more than the suggested number of servings, but I halved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by Vicki T   view full review
This recipe sounds great, but I'm confused about whether to use frozen broccoli or fresh?
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by cook4fun   view full review
We eat a lot of pasta, but this might be the best pasta dish I have ever made!! It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by Frances   view full review
I cooked this for Valentines Day... It was so good and delicious. The only things I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by ohliz   view full review
Very tasty, fresh pasta dish. I made it exactly as written.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by Staci   view full review
Fantastic and like other said, very flexible recipe. We make it when we want something fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by Margaret   view full review
I made this this exactly as the recipe said except that I didn't have any spinach so I blew...

 

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