Linguine with Broccolini & Cherry Tomatoes
This Linguine with Broccolini & Cherry Tomatoes is flavorful, light, and a perfect weeknight meal that feels fancy enough to serve company.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. linguine
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 bunch broccolini florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 shallot finely chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup vegan parmesan shredded or grated
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 3/4 to 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup pitted green olives
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted water (1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt) to al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water prior to draining.
- Meanwhile, heat large pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add broccolini florets, stir, cook 2-3 min. Add water, cover, cook 4-5 min.
- Add shallot and garlic, cook a minute, then add tomatoes. Stir, cook 3-4 min until broccolini is fork tender.
- Add pasta, parmesan, lemon juice, salt, pepper, olives and some pasta cooking water. Stir well, serve.