SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

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This delicious pasta salad recipe was clipped from the Sunday paper. It can be served warm or chilled.

Provided by Maureen in MA

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 side servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch broccoli, sliced 1/8-inch up to crowns
1 cup sun-dried tomato, julienne cut, approx. 3 . 5 oz
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
12 ounces tri-colored rotini pasta
4 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes (including oil if packed in oil), and red pepper. Saute until broccoli is tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Add garlic and heat for another 2 minutes, being careful not to burn garlic.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Prepare pasta, according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and add to skillet.
  • Add pine nuts to skillet, toss salad, and transfer to serving bowl.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 225.8, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 6.7, Protein 11.8

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