Broccoli Florets With Sun Dried Tomatoes Over Penne Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan add broccoli stir fry 2 minutes: add onions and stir fry 1 minute; add garlic, sundried tomatoes, chipotle, and Italian herbs stir fry one minute; add cup of broth bring to boil and lower heat.
• Cover and simmer till broccoli is tender about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper if needed and top with fresh basil and sprinkle with grated cheese of your choice & or pine nuts .

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, place the garlic in a large, heat-proof serving bowl that will fit partially in the pot. Add the mustard to the bowl and whisk in the half-and-half. Set aside or place over the pasta pot to warm while the water is heating. Once the water begins to boil, remove the bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until it is al dente, according to package directions. About 2 minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 2 more minutes. Remove 2 cups of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and broccoli and tomatoes. Place the cooking water back in the pot and leave on low heat.
• Set the heat-proof bowl with the mustard sauce over the pot with the remaining pasta water. Add the pasta mixture and toss to coat and heat through. Drizzle with the olive oil and add the cheese. Toss again to coat and heat through.
• Garnish with a grinding of black pepper and a sprinkling of parsley before serving.

Steps:

• Parboil your broccoli and drain set aside. In large skillet, heat your oil over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden stirring frequently. Add your chicken strips and saute until almost cooked. Add your broccoli,saute a minute. Now ad your sun dried tomatoes, I also add some of the oil from the jar, your basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Mix. Add wine, broth, and butter. Cook 5-10 minutes. Serve over cooked bow tie pasta(make sure each plate gets some sauce) topped with lots of freshly grated cheese.