Comments on: Broccoli Linguine with Feta

By: Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion

Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:56:12 +0000

This looks very delish – even if the pasta ruined it 🙁 I’m a big fan of the ‘smart plus’ pastas. I can’t remember who makes it but its basically the health benefits of whole grain pasta but the texture and taste of white pasta. Try that!

xo Jackie

By: DessertForTwo

DessertForTwo — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:53:10 +0000

So, here’s the thing with whole wheat pasta. It’s better for me, so I suck it up and eat it. Every now and then, I reward myself with regular white imported Italian pasta. And I savor it. But, mainly, I try to pile delicious toppings (like this broccoli and feta!) to cover up the whole grain taste. Slowly, you’ll get used to it. I can’t wait to try your toppings!

By: Julie @ Table for Two

Julie @ Table for Two — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:36:16 +0000

Veggies and pasta is such a great weeknight dish!

By: angela@spinachtiger

angela@spinachtiger — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:36:41 +0000

The only WW pasta I like is something I made recently with hand-milled flour, but for most part I HATE whole wheat pasta. It’s horrible, and I don’t eat pasta enough not to enjoy it. As far as broccoli and broccoli rabe, they aren’t related but both come from Italy. Broccoli rabe is related more to mustard greens. It’s bitter but in a good way. However it needs some hot pepper flakes and garlic and olive oil and salt to taste great. Try it sometime with sausage; it’s a perfect duo. Still, I like good old broccoli in pasta too and of course feta is always good.

By: Leah Short

Leah Short — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:44:38 +0000

In reply to TLF. I'm the same with other foods too. Prefer brown rice and whole wheat bread. Thanks for the tip on Barilla Plus!

By: TLF

TLF — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:32:23 +0000

I love most whole grains — brown rice, 100% ww bread, etc. I have tried and tried but I just don’t like ww pasta.

I learned, however, that Barilla Plus pasta is the bomb. You won’t mistake it for white but it is very very close, and miles away from ww. The bonus is that it has some significant protein content. So, unless I’m doing something really traditional, or am cooking for picky eaters, I use Barilla Plus. It comes in enough shapes to serve most purposes.

By: Leah Short

Leah Short — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:22:43 +0000

In reply to Erin @ One Particular Kitchen. Glad it's not just me. I suffered through all four servings and it was yuck. The rest was good. I should've just picked out the pasta. ;)

By: Sues

Sues — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:17:16 +0000

I love healthifying pasta dishes up with vegetables! This looks awesome!

By: Erin @ One Particular Kitchen

Erin @ One Particular Kitchen — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:14:59 +0000

I really hate whole wheat/whole grain pasta. I’m pretty sure it’s so much healthier because you eat only one bite of it and toss the rest. :/ The rest of this dish looks awesome though!