Fusilli verde with broccoli& red bell pepper

 
               FUSILLI VERDE WITH BROCCOLI & RED BELL PEPPER
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Main dish                        Pasta
                 Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    6       ea           Garlic cloves, chopped
    1       ea           Red bell pepper, chopped
    2       tb           Olive oil
    1       bn           Broccoli, cut into florets,
                         -- stems peeled & diced
      1/4   c            Blanched peas
    1       c            Tomatoes, chopped
                         Cayenne, to taste
    1       pn           Thyme
   16       oz           Fusilli verde
                         Salt, to taste
 
   Lightly saute the garlic & red bell pepper in the olive oil, then add
   the broccoli & a few tablespoons of water.  Cover & cook over high
   heat for a minute or two until just tender.  Add the peas & tomatoes,
   season with cayenne & thyme, cover & cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
   Meanwhile, cook the pasta until *al dente*.  Drain & toss with the
   sauce. Season with salt if needed & serve.
  
 
 
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