Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Name: Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12 cups
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne or fusilli pasta; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 cups cauliflower florets; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

by Alejandro Sanz 1 year ago

4.2 (9)

15 minutes

387 kcal

56.2 g carbs

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Description

Many children, especially picky eaters, love pasta loaded with plain butter--a dish that clearly earns low marks on the health scale. This great alternative adds fiber and protein with beans, which kids actually love!

Ingredients

12 ounces penne or fusilli pasta
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil in a large lidded pot over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, covered, 3 minutes. Add broth, butter, beans, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until beans are warm and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
3. Add pasta and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 12 cups

calories: 387 kcal

carbohydrates: 56.2 g

protein: 15.4 g

saturated fat: 4.5 g

cholesterol: 16 mg

sodium: 394.9 mg

fiber: 14.8 g

sugar: 3.6 g