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Pasta with Broccoli and Basil

Pasta with Broccoli and Basil


INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 cups broccoli, cut to bite-size pieces
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 small onion, chopped
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2 cups uncooked penne or rotini
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1 tablespoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
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DIRECTIONS
- Cook pasta till al dente. While pasta is cooking saute garlic, onion, and broccoli in olive oil. Add red pepper last, just before broccoli is crips-tender.
- Mix pasta, broccoli mixture, and seasoning together



* I use 1 cup regular pasta and 1 cup whole wheat pasta.

  

Pasta with Broccoli and Basil
Nutrition Information
Pasta with Broccoli and Basil
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Amount Per Serving
Calories 1056.84
Calories from Fat 403.68
Total Fat
45.1g
Saturated Fat
6.0g
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0.0mg
Sodium
1264.0mg
Total Carbohydrate
135.7g
Dietary Fiber
17.4g
Sugars
11.8g
Protein
29.0g
Vitamin A 183%
Vitamin C 521%
Calcium 20%
Iron 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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