Vegetarian

Penne with Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli is for Dinner.

Penne with Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Penne with Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli takes 20 minutes to cook.

Penne with Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli are:

4 T Olive Oil
1.5 c Onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1/4 c whole almonds
1 T Balsamic Vinegar, 1 tbsp
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
4 c fresh broccoli florets
whole wheat penne, 1 pound
1/3 c grated parmesan, plus more for the table
1/2 c fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

Here is how you make Penne with Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli:

Saute onions in 2 T olive oil on medium for about 5 minutes. Lower heat & add garlic & pepper. Stir often, cook for ~15 minutes.Chope the almonds in a food processor or blender. Add the veggies, vinegar, and remaining oil. Puree.Steam the broccoli for about 5 minutes.Cook the pasta to al dente. Drain and toss with sauce & broccoli. Add cheese & basil. Serve hot.Serving Size: makes 8 servings (where a serving = 1 c pasta plus 1/8 of the broccoli)Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SARAHMICHELEF.

The nutritional information for Penne with Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 474.4

• Total Fat: 13.9 g
• Cholesterol: 8.2 mg
• Sodium: 227.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 70.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.9 g
• Protein: 19.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Penne with Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli is Vegetarian