Penne And Broccoli Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 lb penne
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes or 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup creamy caesar salad dressing
salt & pepper

Preparation

Bring a stockpot of water to a boil.
Drop in the broccoli and blanch until tender but still crunchy, about 2 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
Cook the penne in the boiling water until al dente.
Drain in a colander.
Place in the bowl with the broccoli.
Stir in the tomato, pine nuts, basil, and dressing.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and chill until 30 minutes before serving, then bring to room temperature.