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Baked Penne with Vodka Sauce

Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 jar Bertolli vodka sauce
  • ½ can medium black pitted olives
  • 2 small heads of Broccoli
  • olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 box penne
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the bottom of a medium skillet with olive oil. Add the minced garlic. Heat the olive oil and garlic on low-medium.
  • Roughly chop the broccoli and add it to the skillet. Using a rubber spatula, move the broccoli around so that it does not burn. If it starts to stick, add a tablespoon of water to the pan. Keep the broccoli cooking on low-med heat.
  • Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add the penne. Cook 10-12 minutes. Drain.
  • Pour the cooked pasta in a large baking dish. Add the broccoli and olives. Cover the pasta with 80% Vodka sauce (reserve the rest for after the dish is complete). Sprinkle a good amount of salt and pepper over the pasta.
  • Using a slotted spoon, mix the pasta, broccoli, olives, and sauce together. Cover the pasta with 8oz shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Notes

Serve alongside a fresh salad, crusty Italian bread, and a glass of red wine. ENJOY!
Keyword penne, Vodka Sauce