Pasta Vegetarian Recipe: Cheese and Broccoli Penne

Cheese and Broccoli Penne

Ingredients:

• 3 cups (8 ounces) penne pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup pitted, sliced Kalamata or ripe olives
• 1 (16-ounce) jar spicy (or mild) tomato pasta sauce

Cooking Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook the pasta according to the package directions; add the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Rinse, drain, and place the pasta and broccoli back in the pan. Add the remaining ingredients, except the pasta sauce; mix well.
3. In a greased 3-quart casserole, pour the pasta sauce; top with the pasta mixture.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated.
5. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.

Makes 4 servings.