Ingredients

  • 16 ounces penne pasta (or other short pasta)
  • 13 cup olive oil
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 14 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 12 cups frozen broccoli
  • 16 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered
  • handful sun-dried tomato, julienned
  • 8 kalamata olives, sliced (or other type)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 23 cup parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook pasta to directions.
  • Cook to al dente.
  • The last couple of minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Add garlic and herbs to skillet.
  • Cook until onion softens - about five minutes.
  • Add artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, olives to skillet for a couple minutes.
  • Toss in pasta and broccoli until warmed through.
  • Add pasta water if it is needed.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add Parmesan cheese to individual servings or toss in with pasta.