Simple Pasta with Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Sometimes simple can be sublime, and if you're a broccoli fan, you'll love this classic combo with pasta, embellished with sun-dried tomatoes and lots of garlic. Complete the meal with a colorful salad that includes some chickpeas or any kind of bean.

Recipe

Simple Pasta with Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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If you're a broccoli fan, you'll love this classic combo with pasta, embellished with sun-dried tomatoes and lots of garlic.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

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Ingredients

• 10 to 12 ounces pasta any short chunky shape, preferably whole grain (or gluten-free if you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 to 6 cloves garlic minced
• 2 to 3 good-sized broccoli crowns cut into small bite-sized pieces
• ½ to ⅔ cups sliced sun-dried tomatoes see note
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Dried hot red pepper flakes
• Lemon or lime wedges for garnish optional

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Instructions

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute or two over low heat, just until golden.
• Add the broccoli to the skillet along with about ¼ cup water. Cover and steam over medium heat until the broccoli is bright green and just a little beyond tender-crisp. Remove from the heat.
• Combine the cooked pasta with the broccoli mixture (along with any liquid remaining in the pan) and dried tomatoes in a serving container. Toss together and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve at once, passing around dried hot red pepper flakes, and lemon or lime wedges if desired for embellishing individual portions.

Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 506mgPotassium: 1679mgFiber: 11gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2321IUVitamin C: 282mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 4mg

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Note: Since dried tomatoes are used generously in this dish, you may want to consider using those that are nice and moist but not oil-cured. But that's entirely up to you.

Nutrition Information:
Per Serving: 308 calories; 7 g fat; 177 mg sodium; 54 g carbs; 15 g fiber; 15 g protein

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