PENNE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI & TOMATO SAUCE

Name: PENNE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI & TOMATO SAUCE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz (3-1/2 cups) uncooked penne pasta; 3 1/2 c broccoli florets; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 to 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 can(s) (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes with added puree, undrained; 1/4 c dry red wine; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil - or - 1 tsp. dried basil leaves; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

My good friend Norma recently gave me a bag full of recipes that she has no use for. What a great friend! This luscious-sounding recipe came from there.
Photo: Pillsbury.com

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Ingredients

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12 oz

(3-1/2 cups) uncooked penne pasta
3 1/2 c

broccoli florets
1 Tbsp

olive oil
2 to 4 clove

garlic, minced
1 can(s)

(28 oz.) crushed tomatoes with added puree, undrained
1/4 c

dry red wine
1 Tbsp

chopped fresh basil - or - 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp

sugar
1/2 tsp

salt

How to Make PENNE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI & TOMATO SAUCE

Step-by-Step

Cook penne pasta to desired doneness as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 4 minutes of cooking time.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
To serve, drain penne and broccoli; arrange on serving platter. Spoon sauce over top. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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