Broccoli Cheddar Penne

By Hapemom

This was my son's favorite meal for years.

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. olive oil (DIVIDED)
• 1/4 c. pine nuts
• 1 pkg (10-oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. water
• 2 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
• Dash ground red pepper
• 2 t. basil
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar
• 8 oz (1/2 pkg) Penne, cooked and drained

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet heat 2 T. oil over medium high heat. Add nuts; cook and stir one minute or until lightly browned. Remove nuts and set aside.

Heat remaining 2 T. oil in skillet. Add broccoli and garlic, stirring frequently. Cook three minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Add water, bouillon cubes and ground red pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve bouillon cubes. Simmer one minute.

Season with basil, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, penne and nuts. Toss to coat.