PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER AND BEANS

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I just saw this recipe on the Today Show website. It looks good, so I wanted to save it here. I would probably cut out some of the butter to make it a bit healthier.

Provided by MarlaM

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small head of broccoli, cut into 2-inch florets
1 small head cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets
2 -4 ounces stock or 2 -4 ounces water
2 tablespoons butter
1 (14 ounce) can white beans
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for sprinkling
salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta 2 minutes less according to package time.
  • Strain and reserve.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a large pot, brown garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook 1 minute.
  • Add a pinch of salt, stir, cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add stock, butter and white beans.
  • Cook until the beans warm and the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta and heat through, about 1 minute.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Plate into bowls and serve with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 129.7, Carbohydrate 125.4, Fiber 22.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 21.5

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