Broccoli with Sun-dried tomatoes over pasta

* Exported from MasterCook *

Broccoli with Sun-dried tomatoes over pasta

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Sauces
Low-cal

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Olive oil
2 md Garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/2 lb Broccoli florets and stems,
-cut into 1/2" pieces
-(about 2 cups)
1 c Reduced chicken broth
1 c Dry white wine
24 Sun dried tomatoes, cut with
-scissors into 1/4" wide
-strips
1 t Dried basil
1/2 ts Dried oregano
1/2 ts Dried thyme
1/2 ts Dried marjoram
Freshly ground black pepper
Cooked pasta - your choice

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the garlic; as
soon as it sizzles, add the broccoli and saute, stirring continuously,
until it turns dark green, about 1 minute.
Add the broth and wine and bring to a boil. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes
and herbs, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the broccoli is
tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Spoon over freshly cooked pasta and season with black pepper to taste.
Note 1: to make reduced chicken broth, briskly boil 2 cups of the broth of
your choice until it evaporates down to 1 cup (about 15 minutes)
Note 2: Be sure to use sun-dried tomatoes packaged without oil



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