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Parmesan Pasta Recipe

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    4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Dried Pasta, (ziti, penne or your favorite type)
  • 2 bunches Broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 2/3 cup Sundried Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Basil

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling water on medium high heat, cook the pasta according to package instructions or until ala dente.
  2. Add the broccoli florets the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain and reserve one cup of the pasta water.
  4. Add the olive oil to the pot on medium heat and stir in garlic.
  5. Cook for two to three minutes or until fragrant.
  6. Add the sundried tomatoes, cream, parmesan cheese, pasta water and basil. Stir well and cook for a few minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
  7. Put the pasta, broccoli and sauce in a large bowl and toss well.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

 

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