Vegetarian

Sun-Dried Tomato Penne Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 5 oz whole-grain penne pasta
  • 1 (3-oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened (6 Tbsp)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1½ Tbsp organic vegetable broth
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tsp oil.
  3. Pulse tomatoes, 2 tsp oil, cream cheese, garlic, and broth in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  4. Cook broccoli according to package directions.
  5. Combine pasta, cream sauce, and broccoli in pasta pot; add desired amount of pasta water to reach a creamy consistency.
  6. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (4-oz) hoagie roll (preferably whole wheat), halved lengthwise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place bread on a baking sheet, cut sides up.
  2. Stir together garlic, oil, and parsley; spread on bread. Bake 2 to 4 minutes or until toasted.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
586
214
800
Fat (g) 26 9 35
Sat. Fat (g) 11 1 12
Protein (g) 22 5 27
Carb (g) 75 30 105
Fiber (g) 14 4 18
Sodium (mg) 514 298 812

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