Penne With Turkey & Brocolli

pasta, poultry

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion; chopped
3 galic cloves; chopped
1/8 teaspoon chili flakes; opt
1 can plum tomatoes; 28oz/796 ml pureed with j
2 cup turkey; cooked, diced
1 bunch brocolli; trimmed and cut inot 1 in
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb penne; or other tubal pasta
1/2 cup parmesan; grated ; opt

Heat oil in deep skillet. Add onions, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook gently 5 minutes or till very fragrant.Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 5 minutes. Add turkey; cook 5 minutes more. Add brocolli, salt, pepper, cook 5 to 8 minutes longer until turkey is tender and brocolli is cooked. Meanwhiel, cook pasta in large pot of cooking water in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain well, toss with sauce. Taste; adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve sprinkled with cheese if you wish. SERVES: 4 to 6 SOURCE: Bonnie Stern's Quick Cuisine column in the Toronto Star