SAUCY BOW TIES AND BROCCOLI

Saucy Bow Ties and Broccoli image

From Ogden, Utah, Kris Capener shares her secret recipe for getting the kids to eat their broccoli. "The tasty sauce and fun shape of the bow-tie pasta bring them back for second servings of this yummy, healthy dinner every time," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
3-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 13-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes. Drain; top with tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges