penne pasta with broccoli & tomato sauce

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

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on May 27, 2013

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

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Penne Pasta with Broccoli & Tomato Sauce

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces (3-1/2 cups) uncooked penne pasta
3 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes with added puree, undrained
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil - or - 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make penne pasta with broccoli & tomato sauce

Step 1

Cook penne pasta to desired doneness as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 4 minutes of cooking time.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

To serve, drain penne and broccoli; arrange on serving platter. Spoon sauce over top. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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