Broccoli & Cheese Pasta Toss

This recipe came from Chatelaine. Its very good with a nice tossed salad!

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups  dried penne or 3  cups  fusilli (about 1/2 package)
• 1  broccoli
• 4  sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (optional)
• 2  cloves garlic
• 2  cups  grated cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cut stems from broccoli.
4. Peel, then slice into thin rounds.
5. Slice sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips.
6. Mince garlic.
7. Place cheese in a large bowl.
8. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.
9. When pasta has cooked 8 minutes, add broccoli stems and florets.
10. Cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.
11. Ladle out about 1/2 cup pasta water and save.
12. Drain pasta and broccoli, then return to saucepan.
13. Place saucepan over medium-high heat.
14. Stir cheese mixture and pasta water until cheese melts and noodles are evenly coated, about 1 minute.
15. Taste, then add salt and pepper if you like.