PASTA WITH BABY BROCCOLI AND BEANS

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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1-pound) package whole-wheat penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 whole head garlic, slivered
1/2 teaspoon , crushed red pepper flake
2 bunches baby broccoli (such as Broccolini)
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fava beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. 2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes in the hot oil briefly, about 1 minutes. Stir the broccolini into the garlic; cook and stir together for 5 minutes. Add the fava beans and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until the beans are completely warmed, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with the drained pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese to serve. Serves 4.

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