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                          Lynn's Vegetable Pasta

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Ricotta cheese (optional)
     1/2   c            Romano cheese -- grated
   1       ts           Salt
   1       md           Cauliflower -- florets
   1       bn           Fresh broccoli -- florets
   1       c            Olive oil
   6       cl           Garlic -- minced
   1       lb           Mushrooms -- sliced thickly
   2       ts           Salt (optional)
     1/2   ts           Crushed dried red pepper --
                        - or less
   1       lb           Linguine
                        Romano -- grated

  Combine ricotta cheese and romano cheese. Set aside.

  Bring a large stockpot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 ts salt,
  cauliflower & broccoli. Cover & return to a boil. Uncover & cook on
  medium-high until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Remove vegetables
  with a slotted spoon and reserve liquid for cooking linguine.

  Heat olive oil & garlic in a skillet. When garlic is lightly
  browned, stir in mushrooms, salt & dried red pepper. Saute about 6
  to 8 minutes. Stir in broccoli & cauliflower & continue cookingu
  10 minutes. If it becomes too dry, add some of the reserved liquid.

  Bring remaining reserved liquid to a rapid boil, adding water if
  needed, and add linguine, stirring with a fork to prevent sticking.
  Cook about 10-12 minutes. Drain. Reheat vegetable mixture. Stir in
  linguine. Top with cheese mixture. Dust with more grated romano and
  serve immediately.
 

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