WHOLE-FAMILY PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower image

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!

Provided by ChefBillT

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 394.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g