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Smoked Gouda Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Red Pepper

Smoked Gouda Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Red Pepper
  • Prep Time: 10 Min.
  • Cook Time: 15 Min.
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounce uncooked whole grain or regular penne pasta (about 1 1/4 cup)
  • 3 cup small broccoli florets
  • 1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 (12 fl.oz.) can PET® Evaporated Milk
  • 4 ounce smoked gouda cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • COOK pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli and red pepper during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
  • HEAT oil over medium heat in medium saucepan. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
  • STIR in cheese, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until almost melted, stirring constantly. (Note: Cheese will not melt totally and sauce will be very thick) Remove sauce from heat.
  • DRAIN pasta mixture. Return to pan. Add sauce and toss gently until well coated.

    • Nutritional Information Per Serving

    Serving Size 300, Calories Per Serving 16, Total Fat 16g, Calories From Fat 140g, Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 550mg, Carbohydrates 26g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugar 8g, Protein 14g;Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 40%, Calcium 35%, Vitamin C 100%, Iron 6%.

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.