Linguine Tossed with Broccoli and Red Bell Peppers
Linguine is tossed with tender broccoli, sweet red pepper, garlic, olive oil, butter, and a light sprinkle of Parmesan for a simple pasta dish with fresh, garlicky flavor. Serve it as a colorful side dish, or make it the main meal alongside a salad and bread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Linguine Tossed with Broccoli and Red Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 2
Steam broccoli with water in the microwave for 6 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes), then red pepper slices; sauté gently.
- 4
Drain broccoli and add it to the skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and sauté the broccoli with the peppers until soft.
- 5
Toss the vegetable mixture with the hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 413.58 kcal High 21%
- Protein 14.96 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 63.9 g 23%
- Total Fat 12.32 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.6 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.12 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 107.62 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 6.3 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 3.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 162.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.36 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 448.9 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 52.05 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 99.91 mg Good Source 111%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Linguine Tossed with Broccoli and Red Bell Peppers is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 413.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Linguine Tossed with Broccoli and Red Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Butter, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Garlic Salt. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Linguine Tossed with Broccoli and Red Bell Peppers?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 413.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Linguine Tossed with Broccoli and Red Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Linguine Tossed with Broccoli and Red Bell Peppers healthy?
- Linguine Tossed with Broccoli and Red Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 413.58 calories and 14.96 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.6 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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