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Parmesan Pasta Recipe

Lisa Grant
This Parmesan Pasta couldn’t be easier. It’s a restaurant quality vegetarian dish that’s on your table in under 30 minutes. It’s so delicious you’ll never miss the meat!
5 from 14 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 807 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling water on medium high heat, cook the pasta according to package instructions or until ala dente.
  • Add the broccoli florets the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain and reserve one cup of the pasta water.
  • Add the olive oil to the pot on medium heat and stir in garlic.
  • Cook for two to three minutes or until fragrant.
  • 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.
  • Put the pasta, broccoli and sauce in a large bowl and toss well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 807kcalCarbohydrates: 111gProtein: 27gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 490mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8g
Keyword Basil, Broccoli, Easy, Easy Dinners, Garlic, Italian, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Simmered, Tomatoes
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