Broccoli and Red Pepper Linguini

1/2 pound linguini pasta

1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped(florets and stalk)

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 sweet peppers, thinly sliced

1 pinch garlic salt

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

optional splash white wine

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Steam broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in microwave for 6-7 minutes.

In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes) and red pepper slices; saute gently.

Drain broccoli and add to skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and saute broccoli and peppers until soft.

Toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.