Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Roasted Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets (2 heads)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta (we used orecchiette)
- 1 (6 oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 2 ounces goat cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 696g | |
| Calories 1562 | |
| Calories from Fat 461 | 30% |
| Total Fat 53.69g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat 14.08g | 56% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium 750mg | 31% |
| Potassium 3916mg | 112% |
| Total Carbs 226.87g | 60% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.1g | 77% |
| Sugars 10.41g | 7% |
| Protein 55.44g | 89% |
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