Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese
Ingredients
8 oz of penne pasta (I used Trader Joe’s High Fiber Pasta)
4 cups of water
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
5 cups broccoli florets (I used frozen)
1/2 Tbsp. basil leaves
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 tsp. Parmesan cheese
Preparation
1
In a large pot add water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until done, about 6 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat the broth, basil, black pepper, garlic and broccoli in a large skillet over medium heat bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
3
Add the pasta to the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
4
Add cheese to the pasta mixture
5
Serve and enjoy!
6
Makes 4 servings, about 2 cups or so
7
Calories per serving: 235, Fat: 2.5. Cholesterol: 5, Sodium: 138, Carbs: 40.3, Fiber: 8.5, Sugar: 3.3, Protein: 12
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About
A healthy, light pasta dish made with broccoli and seasonings. This is a quick dish that can be made in under 30 minutes.
Yield:
4 servings
Added:
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 4:25am
