- 1 box Barilla Whole Grain Linguine
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (optional)
- Broil peppers for 15-20 minutes or until skins are blackened and blistered, turning occasionally. Place peppers in a tightly closed bag and let stand for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove skins and seeds. Cut into thin strips and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until slightly yellow.
- Meanwhile, add cauliflower florets to the skillet and saute for 3-4 minutes (skip this step if cauliflower is omitted).
- Add roasted bell pepper strips to the skillet and saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup of cooking liquid.
- Toss pasta with the sauce. If needed, add some cooking liquid to the skillet. Toss pasta with parsley and mix well.
- Top with cheese before serving.