One Dish Dinner

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Penne with Broccoli

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg whole-grain penne pasta
  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 (8.5-oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1 (8-oz) block ⅓-less-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 2 Tbsp oil. Combine tomatoes, 2 Tbsp oil, cream cheese, garlic and broth in a food processor or blender; pulse until smooth.
  3. Combine pasta mixture and cream sauce in pasta pot; add desired amount of pasta water to reach a creamy consistency. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; sprinkle each serving with cheese before serving.

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