Aunt Karen's Pasta Con Broccoli

MeredithJ's Note:

Quick, easy, and tasty dinner! There's always tons leftover. A big hit with kids, too!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta (shells or elbows work best)
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 4 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups parmesan cheese (the powdered bottle kind)
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Cook broccoli according to package directions.
4. In a large bowl, mix tomato sauce, half & half, cheese, garlic powder, and S & P to taste.
5. Drain noodles and add sauce.
6. Add broccoli and toss.
7. Pour into the baking dish and bake for 30 minute.
8. You could also add cooked chicken or beef.