Pasta With Broccoli and Peppers

gwenrk's Note:

This is something I threw together the other night. The roasted red peppers give this dish a really nice flavor. I think adding some cooked sausage, chicken, or ground turkey would also go well with this and really make it a one-pot supper. the spice measurements here are approximate - I just shake in until I feel like there's enough, so feel free to add/subtract whatever you'd like.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 heads broccoli , cut into florets
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can roasted red peppers , sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• salt and pepper
• 1 ½ cups tomato basil pasta sauce
• ½ lb dried short spiral shaped pasta , cooked to al dente
• grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot big enough to hold all ingredients over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and broccoli and allow to sauté, covered, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add tomatoes (scoop out of can with a fork and add about half of the juice, or more if you like) and roasted red peppers.
4. Add spices, mixing well.
5. Cover, adjust heat if necessary, and allow to cook until broccoli is just tender.
6. Add pasta and sauce and stir well.
7. Top with cheese.