Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Name: Whole-Wheat Spaghetti With Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 6 sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and sliced; 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets; 4 cups whole wheat spaghetti, cooked (Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water); 1 (25 ounce) jar organic pasta sauce with mushrooms (or any type of sauce you like); 2 tablespoons capers, drained; parmesan cheese, to top

Submitted by NannyMarvel

"This recipe comes from a book about "Super Foods" - the foods that are really good for you and full of anti-oxidents. Not only is this dish really good for you - it is also really good!"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
6 sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and sliced
2 cups broccoli, cut into florets
4 cups whole wheat spaghetti, cooked (Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water)
1 (25 ounce) jar organic pasta sauce with mushrooms (or any type of sauce you like)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
parmesan cheese, to top

directions

Cook spaghetti to desired tenderness and drain. Do not rinse. The starch left on the spaghetti helps hold the sauce.
Heat oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for about 30 seconds. Don't let garlic burn. Add tomatoes and broccoli. Saute for 1 minute. Add the pasta water, cover and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta. Add sauce and capers. Toss to coat evenly. Cook 2 - 4 minutes longer. Garnish with Parmesan.

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NannyMarvel

Templeton, 43

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