PENNE WITH BROCCOLI

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A bowl of pasta topped with sweet red onion, crunchy broccoli, and creamy ricotta cheese is perfect after a long day at work.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt
3/4 cup penne or other short pasta (2 ounces)
1 cup broccoli florets
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 small red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add penne, and cook 2 minutes less than package instructions for al dente; add broccoli. Cook 2 minutes or until penne is al dente and broccoli is bright green. Reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, drain pasta and broccoli; set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until onion is tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add pasta water as needed to help loosen any browned bits from bottom of pan.
  • Add penne and broccoli, and cook until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta mixture to a serving dish. Top with ricotta; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g

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