Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

by Alejandro Sanz 2 years 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. 1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain.
  2. 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. 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