Peppery Pasta Primavera

* Exported from MasterCook *

1 1/2 Cups fresh broccoli flowerets
1 Whole tomato -- coarsely chopped
4 whole shallots -- chopped
2 cloves garlic (or 2 Tablespoons minced Garlic) -- pressed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces linguine -- cooked
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh basil -- chopped

Put linguine on to boil. Saute broccoli and next four ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until broccoli and shallots are tender.

Combine broccoli mixture, hot pasta, cheese, cream and salt, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with fresh basil.