Broccoli and Penne Pasta Recipe
Broccoli and Penne Pasta Recipe with fresh broccoli, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, and a splash of balsamic is cooked in one pan and topped with cheese for an easy healthy pasta recipe. Your whole family will love this one pot penne pasta that is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 394kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 14 oz can tomato sauce low sodium
- 4 cups veggie or chicken stock low sodium
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp rosemary fresh or dried
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- Pinch of hot pepper flakes
- 3 cups penne pasta uncooked
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup 3 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parsley/basil finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat large deep skillet on medium heat and add olive oil, onion and garlic. Saute until translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato sauce, stock, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and stir again.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli, cover and cook for 3 minutes for crispy broccoli and 5 - 6 minutes for softer vegetables.
- Turn off heat, add cheese and stir until melted.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 463mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g