Sun-dried Tomato And Broccoli Pasta Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli, sliced 1/8-inch up to crowns
• 1 cup sun-dried tomato, julienne cut, approx. 3 . 5 oz
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 12 ounces tri-colored rotini pasta
• 4 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
• salt & pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• 2 add broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes (including oil if packed in oil), and red pepper. saute until broccoli is tender, about 6 minutes.
• 3 add garlic and heat for another 2 minutes, being careful not to burn garlic.
• 4 remove skillet from heat.
• 5 prepare pasta, according to package directions. rinse in cold water, and add to skillet.
• 6 add pine nuts to skillet, toss salad, and transfer to serving bowl.
• 7 salt and pepper, to taste.
• 8 serve warm or chilled.