Simple Way to Cheese And Broccoli Pasta

Pasta, Broccoli And Chicken

Add the pasta and broccoli to the sauce and stir until combined.

Recipe Summary Pasta, Broccoli And Chicken

A mixture of pasta, broccoli, pesto, tomatoes and cheese that is practically a meal in itself, especially with the cooked chicken. Great served with crusty bread or a tossed salad. Try using bow tie pasta for an added variation!

Ingredients | Cheese And Broccoli Pasta

12 ounces rigatoni pasta

½ pound fresh broccoli florets

¼ cup olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons pesto

1 cup chopped tomatoes

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain.

Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan, remove with slotted spoon. In same pan saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce in the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and set aside.

In a large bowl toss cooked pasta with blanched broccoli, cooked chicken, and garlic/tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well. Serve warm.

Info | Cheese And Broccoli Pasta

Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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