Pasta Broccoli Toss

Name: Pasta Broccoli Toss
Ingredients: 4 c. rotini pasta; 3 c. broccoli florets; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 sweet yellow pepper chopped; 1 onion chopped; 4 garlic cloves minced; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. white sugar; 1/2 c. basil shredded; 4 tomatoes chopped; 1/4 c. romano cheese grated

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 c. rotini pasta
3 c. broccoli florets
2 Tbsp. oil
1 sweet yellow pepper chopped
1 onion chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. white sugar
1/2 c. basil shredded
4 tomatoes chopped
1/4 c. romano cheese grated

Directions

1

In large sauce pan, cook rotini as directed in boiling salt water for 6 minutes.
2

Add broccoli, cook 2 to 3 minutes.
3

Drain. Reserve 1/4 c. of the liquid.
4

Return pasta to pan.
5

Meanwhile heat oil in saucepan; add pepper, onion and garlic, cook about 5 minutes.
6

Stir in reserved liquid, salt, pepper and sugar; bring to a boil. Pour mixture over pasta and broccoli mixture; add tomatoes, basil and cheese.
7

Toss and serve.
8

Serves 4.