Name: Sun-dried Tomato and Broccoli Pasta
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon grain-style mustard; 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided; 8 ounces whole-wheat bow-tie pasta; 1/4 cup 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 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan

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Sun-dried Tomato and Broccoli PastaJohnny Miller

"Set sun-dried tomatoes on paper towels to soak up some of their oil so the dish doesn't get greasy," Bemis suggests.

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