Name: Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower recipe
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

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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

Nutrition Info

387 calories carbohydrate: 56.2 g cholesterol: 16 mg fat: 12.3 g fiber: 14.8 g protein: 15.4 g saturatedFat: 4.5 g servingSize: - sodium: 394.9 mg sugar: 3.6 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain.
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.
Add pasta and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with cheese.

Recipe Yield

12 cups

Recipe Note

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!

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Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower