Fast Weeknight Pasta Recipe

Name: Fast Weeknight Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta (or other short pasta); ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon dried basil; 1 ½ cups frozen broccoli; 16 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered; handful sun-dried tomato, julienned; 8 kalamata olives, sliced (or other type); salt; pepper; ⅔ cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

16 ounces penne pasta (or other short pasta)
⅓ cup olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 ½ cups frozen broccoli
16 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered
handful sun-dried tomato, julienned
8 kalamata olives, sliced (or other type)
salt
pepper
⅔ cup parmesan cheese

1
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Cook pasta to directions.
3
Cook to al dente.
4
The last couple of minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli.
5
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
6
Add garlic and herbs to skillet.
7
Cook until onion softens - about five minutes.
8
Add artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, olives to skillet for a couple minutes.
9
Toss in pasta and broccoli until warmed through.
10
Add pasta water if it is needed.
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12
Add Parmesan cheese to individual servings or toss in with pasta.

775

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces penne pasta (or other short pasta), ⅓ cup olive oil, 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Fast Weeknight Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fast Weeknight Pasta

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