Broccoli & Cheese Pasta Toss |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe came from Chatelaine. Its very good with a nice tossed salad! Ingredients:
3 cups dried penne or 3 cups fusilli (about 1/2 package) |
1 broccoli |
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (optional) |
2 cloves garlic |
2 cups grated cheddar cheese |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. 2. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, cut stems from broccoli. 4. Peel, then slice into thin rounds. 5. Slice sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips. 6. Mince garlic. 7. Place cheese in a large bowl. 8. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. 9. When pasta has cooked 8 minutes, add broccoli stems and florets. 10. Cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. 11. Ladle out about 1/2 cup pasta water and save. 12. Drain pasta and broccoli, then return to saucepan. 13. Place saucepan over medium-high heat. 14. Stir cheese mixture and pasta water until cheese melts and noodles are evenly coated, about 1 minute. 15. Taste, then add salt and pepper if you like. |
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