Broccoli With Pasta in a Savory Curry and Mustard Sauce

Name: Broccoli With Pasta in a Savory Curry and Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 cups rotini pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 3 cups broccoli florets; 1/2 cup chopped red pepper; 1/2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat is ok); 1/3 cup chicken broth (reduced sodium is ok); 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; salt

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Recipe by MTpockets

Not your same old broccoli and cheese. This dish is a great and filling side to any meal with a twist. You can substitute any kind of pasta you like but I prefer Rotini. Since there's no cheese in this recipe, and by using low fat yogurt and low sodium chicken broth this can be very healthy too.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂ - 2

cups rotini pasta
1

tablespoon olive oil
1

teaspoon curry powder
3

cups broccoli florets
¹⁄₂

cup chopped red pepper
¹⁄₂

cup plain yogurt (low-fat is ok)
¹⁄₃

cup chicken broth (reduced sodium is ok)
4

teaspoons all-purpose flour
1

teaspoon prepared mustard
salt

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions, except omit salt.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet add oil and curry powder heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add broccoli and red pepper and stir fry 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
For sauce: In a large saucepan stir together yogurt, chicken broth, flour, mustard and salt.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, then cook and stir about 1 more minute.
Add pasta and broccoli mixture to sauce and toss to coat well.
Heat over low-medium heat just until heated through.
Serve immediately.

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