Sun-dried Tomato and Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients for Sun-dried Tomato and Broccoli Pasta

• 45ml olive oil, divided

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon grain-style mustard

• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided

• 230g whole-wheat bow-tie pasta

• 35g raw slivered almonds

• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced

• 1/4 teaspoons salt

• 1/8 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

• 40g shredded Parmesan

In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, syrup, mustard and 2 cloves garlic; set aside. Cook pasta as directed on package until al dente; drain, reserving 120ml cooking water. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast almonds, stirring, 3 minutes; set aside. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, 3 minutes. Add broccoli and remaining 3 cloves garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add tomatoes and vinegar glaze and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in pasta, salt, red pepper and cooking water as needed to reach desired thickness. Serve topped with Parmesan and almonds.

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