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Broccoli and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Contributed By: lmsknb1
Yahoo! Health

This dish is filling, tasty and low in fat!

Ingredients

2 Red bell peppers

1 tsp Balsamic vinegar

1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes

To taste sea salt

To taste freshly ground black pepper

2 cups Broccoli florets

12 oz Penne or other sturdy pasta

Olive oil cooking spray

1 tbsp Chopped fresh garlic

2 Vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced

2 tsp Dried basil

4 tbsp Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat the broiler. Place peppers on a broiling pan. Broil, turning frequently, until skins blister and turn black. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes.

To peel peppers, place under cool running water and peel away blistered skins. Slice open and wash out seeds. Place the peppers in a food processor or blender; add balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 1 minute. Scoop out the broccoli with a slotted spoon and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil.

Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-low heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and increase the heat to medium. When the tomatoes begin to simmer, stir in pepper puree and broccoli; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat.

Drain the pasta and add to the skillet, stirring to coat.

Spoon into shallow bowls and garnish each with 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: mom2armybratz

What an amazing recipe! I used whole grain pasta and added a bit of extra garlic and I can be happy knowing that I just fed my family something healthy and delicious. I definitely will be using this recipe again and again and again ;0)

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Fat
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 388
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 74 g
Protein: 16 g
Vitamin A: 458 RE
Vitamin C: 167 mg
Calcium: 130 mg
Sodium: 261 mg
Iron: 4 mg
Fiber: 6 g