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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Pasta with Brocoli and Pesto

This is a great really simple but healthy meal for when you are strapped for time. If you need some protein, add some canned chicken, tuna, salmon, or rotisserie chicken, or even a can of cannelini beans.

Ingredients:
1 box of pasta (I use the Smart Taste brand for extra fiber and calcium)
1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 jar of pesto sauce
Red pepper flakes

Bring salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to package directions, but in the last 2 minutes add the broccoli. Cook until the pasta is done and the broccoli has just turned bright green. Drain. Combine with pesto sauce and add red pepper flakes to taste. This recipe will make enough for great leftovers.

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