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This pasta with sun-dried tomatoes & broccoli is the perfect quick and healthy weeknight dinner. A vegetarian main that’s both healthy and comforting and comes together in a snap, thanks to the use of prep-saving ingredients like pre-chopped broccoli florets.

I’ve been making this pasta with sun-dried tomatoes recipe for the last 20 years and it is a staple in my home. The Pepper Plant is literally the secret sauce in this one – if you can’t find it, look for a garlic-based hot sauce instead.

Let’s get started on this easy pasta with sun-dried tomatoes:

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Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Broccoli

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An easy and healthy pasta recipe that's perfect for any weeknight. This pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is perfectly balanced and so delicious. A vegetarian main dish that your whole family will love!
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 6
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 1 lb Bag Penne Pasta
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, Julienned
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 12 oz Bag Fresh Pre-Chopped Broccoli Florets (I use the Organic variety from Trader Joe's or Whole Foods; if you can't find pre-chopped, simply chop a small head of broccoli and place in a microwave-safe dish)
  • 2 Tbsp Pepper Plant Original Hot Sauce (Cholula is a nice substitute if you can't find Pepper Plant)
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, cut off one corner of the bag of broccoli and microwave on medium-high for 3 minutes to steam. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large flat-bottom skillet over low to medium heat. Cook the garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the sun dried tomatoes, oregano, and basil and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes.
    Garlic in olive oil
  • Add the steamed broccoli and the hot sauce to the pan, stirring well to incorporate. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is finished, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain pasta well and add to the pan. Remove from heat and add the parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Serve immediately with additional parmesan cheese to taste.
Keyword Comfort, Cozy, Delicious, Healthy, Quick, Weeknight

Tip: the spiciness may be adjusted according to taste. Feel free to add Pepper Plant to taste – it’s ok, I like it hot too!