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Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Name: Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 cups
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

Rating: 4.16 stars

25 Ratings
17 Reviews
6 Photos

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!

By ChefBillT

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 cups

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Add pasta and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with cheese.

Cook's Note:

For added fiber, choose a whole-grain or whole-wheat pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

387 calories; protein 15.4g; carbohydrates 56.2g; fat 12.3g; cholesterol 16mg; sodium 394.9mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (17)

Most helpful positive review

kitcat

03/27/2016

I added asparagus to the vegetable mix and used vegetable broth instead of chicken. I also cooked the vegetables with the garlic in olive oil in a frying pan. I used campanelle pasta and used two cans of cannelloni beans. I also used some 4s salt or season salt which gave a bit more kick. All in all it was a delicious meal and I will definitely be making it again. My entire family loved it. Read More

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OhioN1

09/07/2017

I made the recipe as it was written and enjoyed it very much. However my husband did not like it at all. Read More

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(1)

25 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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kitcat

03/26/2016

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nycmom

02/08/2017

Picky kids loved this, especially with cheese on top. It does need more salt/seasoning, to taste. Following other comments that this was too dry, I added an additional 1/3 cup of chicken broth, but found that the veggies wilted a bit more than I wanted. Next time I will try just sticking with the recipe. Easy midweek dinner! Read More

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cdavis

08/22/2016

I will definitely make it again! Read More

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Mary

04/09/2016

Yummy! I added onion and heavy cream Read More

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I look to the hills

05/04/2016

Made this recipe as is and LOVED it! I was surprised because I thought it would be bland but it really wasn't. My toddler ate it (well not so much the broccoli:-D) and my husband said he would like to have it again. Plus it was easy and fast! Read More

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OhioN1

09/07/2017

I made the recipe as it was written and enjoyed it very much. However my husband did not like it at all. Read More

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seashellsue

04/02/2019

I made it with extra Broccoli and Cauliflower and even my meat loving husband loved it and asked for more!!! I used sharp cheddar rather than Parmesan simply because I didn't have any Parmesan in the fridge, it worked very well. Read More

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jamarsh

05/20/2018

I tweaked the recipe a bit based on other reviews. To make more of a sauce, I used the whole 14.5 oz. can of vegetable broth with about a half cup of heavy cream. I added flour/water paste to thicken. Read More

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ktk1336

04/05/2016

I wasn't crazy about this - I thought it was bland. It could have used some additional seasoning - maybe lemon pepper? I also added about a cup of additional broth so it wasn't too dry. On the bright side my six year old liked this so maybe I will make it again. Read More

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Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 387

% Daily Value *

protein: 31 %

carbohydrates: 18 %

dietary fiber: 59 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 23 %

cholesterol: 5 %

vitamin a iu: 9 %

niacin equivalents: 37 %

vitamin b6: 16 %

vitamin c: 92 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 12 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 16 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 16 %

thiamin: 6 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.