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pasta with broccoli and cauliflower

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This recipe is both tasty and nutritious, both recipe and photo from allrecipes.com

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pasta with broccoli and cauliflower

  • 12 oz
    penne pasta
  • 4 clove
    garlic, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 3 c
    broccoli florets
  • 2 c
    cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2/3 c
    low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 can
    (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    parmigiano-reggiano cheese

How To Make pasta with broccoli and cauliflower

  • 1
    Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water for 2 minutes LESS than package directions; drain.
  • 2
    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 tsp. salt, and cook, covered, 3 minutes.
  • 3
    Add broth, butter, beans, pepper and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, and cook until beans are warm and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Add pasta and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with cheese.
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