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Penne with Pan-Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Roasted Broccoli with Walnuts
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Ingredients

  • 5 oz uncooked whole-wheat penne pasta
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ (8-oz) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst. Sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; drizzle with vinegar. Add tomato mixture to pasta in pot. Add mozzarella cheese and basil; toss gently.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 lb broccoli, cut into spears
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Place broccoli spears on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with olive oil and garlic.
  3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until broccoli is browned; sprinkle with walnuts and salt. Bake 2 minutes longer or until walnuts are toasted.

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