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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