Creamy One Pot Pasta

http://www.food.com/recipe/creamy-one-pot-pasta-321394

• 4 large garlic cloves , peeled
• 1 (7 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , undrained
• 3 (14 ½ ounce) cans chicken broth (5 1/4 cups)
• 1 lb uncooked penne pasta
• 1 head broccoli (2 cups small florets)
• 2 medium carrots , peeled
• 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchà tel)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• ¼ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
• snipped fresh basil (optional)

Directions:

1. 1
   Thinly slice garlic using Color Coated Paring Knife. Place garlic and 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes into (8-qt.) Stockpot.
2. 2
   Cook garlic over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until garlic is golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; add broth. Return to burner; increase heat to high.
4. 4
   Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; cover and simmer vigorously 8-10 minutes or until pasta is almost cooked but still firm, stirring occasionally using Mega Scraper.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, cut broccoli into small florets; place into Classic Batter Bowl. Cut carrots in half lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise on a bias using Santoku Knife.
6. 6
   Drain sun-dried tomatoes; pat dry with a paper towel. Slice tomatoes into thin strips. Add carrots and tomatoes to batter bowl.
7. 7
   Cut cream cheese into cubes. Add vegetables, cream cheese, salt and black pepper to Stockpot.
8. 8
   Stir until cream cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
9. 9
   Serve immediately in Simple Additions Dots Large Round Bowl.
10. 10
    If desired, top with grated fresh Parmesan cheese and snipped fresh basil.

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