Pasta With Broccoli and Peppers

Ingredients

• 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
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
• 1/2 lb dried short spiral shaped pasta, cooked to al dente
• grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot big enough to hold all ingredients over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add garlic and broccoli and allow to sauté, covered, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. 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. 4

   Add spices, mixing well.

5. 5

   Cover, adjust heat if necessary, and allow to cook until broccoli is just tender.

6. 6

   Add pasta and sauce and stir well.

7. 7

   Top with cheese.