• Cooking Time: 20
• Servings: 4
• Preparation Time: 10
• 8 ounces of whole wheat pasta (or use regular pasta if you'd prefer)
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. 2. Add the broccoli to the water with the pasta the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.
5. 3. In a medium saucepan, saute the garlic and crushed red pepper in the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for about 3 minutes. Stir in the basil. Add this mixture to the pasta and broccoli mixture and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese, if desired.

Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Broccoli...a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.