Noodles With Broccoli And Almonds

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound (16 oz.) uncooked linguine (or any noodles, such as rice noodles, soba noodles, lo mein noodles, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
• 3-4 cups chopped broccoli florets (about 1 medium head of broccoli)
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly-sliced
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped Blue Diamond Almonds (I used the Wasabi and Soy Sauce variety)
• 1 batch Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette (see below)
• optional garnishes: thinly-sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, coarsely-ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or hot chili oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook noodles al dente in a biggish stockpot of salted facility according to package instructions.  Pipe, and set content.
2. Meantime, as the pasta is cooking, temperature oil in a important cooked pan over medium-high change.  Add the crucifer florets and season with a few pinches of saltiness and assail.  Saute, stimulating erstwhile a note or so, for 4-5 minutes until it is slightly charred around the edges and medium finished.  Move in the ail and move preparation for 1-2 transactions, stirring frequently, until the flavorer is burnt and odorous.  Withdraw from temperature and set divagation.
3. When the food is uncharged, arrival it to the stupendous stockpot, and affect in the baked broccoli and garlic, almonds, and sauce until everything is evenly compounded.
4. Function forthwith, lidded with your wanted garnishes.  Or refrigerate the noodles in a sealed container for up to 3 life.  (This containerful is also awful when served chilled.)
5. Beat all ingredients unitedly until joint.  Set substance.

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