Ingredients:
1 lb linguine
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut into thin strips)
2 bunches broccoli, cut into 1/2 inch florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb brie cheese, rind discarded cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste ( freshly cracked, of course)
Directions:
Cook pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water and cook until al dente.
Reserve 1/3 cup cooking liquid.
Drain pasta and return to pot with reserved liquid.
While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet heat oil until moderate heat, but not smoking.
Add chicken and cook until brown and juices run clear, about 3- 4 minutes.
Transfer chicken to another plate.
To the same pan add more olive oil if necessary.
Add the broccoli florets, with salt to taste.
Stir until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds.
To pasta add chicken, broccoli mixture, Brie and walnuts, tossing until cheese is melted.
Season with salt and pepper.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 20 min.