Vegetarian

Sun-Dried Tomato Penne Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg whole-grain penne pasta
  • 1 (8.5-oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup organic vegetable broth
  • 2 (12-oz) broccoli florets
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 2 Tbsp oil.
  3. Pulse tomatoes, 2 Tbsp 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 Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) loaf whole-grain bread, halved lengthwise
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup 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 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
517
213
730
Fat (g) 23 9 32
Sat. Fat (g) 9 1 10
Protein (g) 18 8 26
Carb (g) 66 25 91
Fiber (g) 11 4 15
Sodium (mg) 386 218 604

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