Linguine with Broccoli & Red Pepper Flakes

Light and very tasty vegetarian dish.

Ingredients
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut in florets
• 2 cups carrots, cut in shoestrings
• 1 cup red peppers, sliced
• 1/2 lb. linguini, dry
• 5 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/3 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cups sunflower seeds, toasted

Directions
1. Blanch broccoli and carrots in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Drain and refresh under cold water, Drain again.
3. Cook pasta.
4. Heat oil in skillet on medium-low.
5. Add garlic, saute about 1 minute.
6. Add red pepper flakes, about 30 seconds.
7. Add broccoli, carrots and red peppers, about 2 minutes.
8. Add pasta. Toss.
9. Add lemon juice. Toss.
10. Mix in cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes
Top with sesame seeds and fresh parmesan before serving.

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