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Broccoli & Cheese Pasta Toss Recipe

Broccoli & Cheese Pasta Toss Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

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 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut stems from broccoli.
Peel, then slice into thin rounds.
Slice sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips.
Mince garlic.
Place cheese in a large bowl.
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.
When pasta has cooked 8 minutes, add broccoli stems and florets.
Cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.
Ladle out about 1/2 cup pasta water and save.
Drain pasta and broccoli, then return to saucepan.
Place saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir cheese mixture and pasta water until cheese melts and noodles are evenly coated, about 1 minute.
Taste, then add salt and pepper if you like.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	472.71 Kcal (1979 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.32g	45%
Cholesterol	69.3mg	23%
Sodium	721.3mg	30%
Potassium	240.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	22.42g	7%
Sugars	4.98g	20%
Dietary Fiber	8.51g	34%
Protein	25g	50%
Vitamin C	37.1mg	62%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	499.2mg	50%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.86 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.23g	45%
Cholesterol	24.17mg	23%
Sodium	251.55mg	30%
Potassium	83.98mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.82g	7%
Sugars	1.74g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.97g	34%
Protein	8.72g	50%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	62%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	174.1mg	50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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