Broccoli Florets With Sun Dried Tomatoes Over Penne Recipes

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI & TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Cook broccoli until tender-crisp. Drain pasta and broccoli and set aside.
• Combine broth, onion and garlic in large non-stick skillet. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until liquid has evaporated and onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add pasta, broccoli, cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Whisk evaporated milk and cornstarch in medium bowl until blended; whisk in eggs and basil. Pour egg mixture over pasta. Stir mixture constantly just until sauce thickens; remove from heat.
• Sprinkle cheese over top and serve.

BROCCOLI FLORETS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES OVER PENNE!

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan add broccoli stir fry 2 minutes: add onions and stir fry 1 minute; add garlic, sundried tomatoes, chipotle, and Italian herbs stir fry one minute; add cup of broth bring to boil and lower heat.
• Cover and simmer till broccoli is tender about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper if needed and top with fresh basil and sprinkle with grated cheese of your choice & or pine nuts .

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Coook pasta according to package directions.
• Cook broccoli until tender crisp; drain and set aside.
• Combine broth, onion, and garlic in 11-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until liquid has evaportated and onion is tender, about 5 minutes; remove from heat. Add broccoli, cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Whisk together evaporated milk and cornstarch in medium bowl until smooth; whisk in eggs and basil. Pour egg mixture over pasta. Bring to a simmer on medium heat. Stir mixture constantly, just until sauce thickens; remove from heat.
• Add onion/tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle cheese over top and serve.

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND DIJON CREAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, place the garlic in a large, heat-proof serving bowl that will fit partially in the pot. Add the mustard to the bowl and whisk in the half-and-half. Set aside or place over the pasta pot to warm while the water is heating. Once the water begins to boil, remove the bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until it is al dente, according to package directions. About 2 minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 2 more minutes. Remove 2 cups of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and broccoli and tomatoes. Place the cooking water back in the pot and leave on low heat.
• Set the heat-proof bowl with the mustard sauce over the pot with the remaining pasta water. Add the pasta mixture and toss to coat and heat through. Drizzle with the olive oil and add the cheese. Toss again to coat and heat through.
• Garnish with a grinding of black pepper and a sprinkling of parsley before serving.