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Prep Time10 min
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Cook Time10 min
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Serving2
Penne with broccoli sauce is a simple, flavorful pasta dish made with tender broccoli, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes. The broccoli is blended into a smooth, creamy sauce that coats every piece of pasta. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan, this easy meal is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook the frozen broccoli and penne pasta separately according to the package instructions. Drain both, reserving a little pasta cooking water.
Place the cooked and drained broccoli in a food processor. Add the extra virgin olive oil and crushed red pepper flakes.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Add the broccoli sauce, drained penne, and salt to a large bowl.
Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
