Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Broccoli

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ pound dried whole wheat bow-tie or spiral-shaped pasta; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more if necessary; 1 tablespoon pressed or minced fresh garlic (about 5 to 6 garlic cloves); Optional, for spice: ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 ½ pounds broccoli (about 4 medium, tightly packed crowns), chopped into small, bite-sized pieces; Fine salt or kosher salt; ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 2 to 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled while still cold (around ½ cup); ⅓ cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese; ½ small lemon, juiced (1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice); Optional add-ins: 15 pitted Kalamata olives, chopped, 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, and/or a couple handfuls of baby arugula (great with leftovers)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Simple and flavorful, this vegetarian pasta recipe is made with sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccoli, creamy goat cheese and garlicky olive oil. Recipe yields 4 main dish servings.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:38:51 GMT