Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower 4.1 (25) 18 Reviews 7 Photos Many children, especially picky eaters, love pasta loaded with plain butter — a dish that clearly earns low marks on the health scale. This combination of broccoli, cauliflower, and pasta is a great alternative that adds fiber and protein with cannellini beans, which kids actually love! Recipe by ChefBillT Updated on February 16, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 7 7 7 7 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 12 ounces penne pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced 3 cups broccoli florets 2 cups cauliflower florets ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained ⅔ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost (but not quite) done, about 9 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets; cook for 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Add beans, broth, butter, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until beans are warm and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add pasta; cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Tips Use whole grain or whole wheat pasta for added fiber. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 387 Calories 12g Fat 56g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 387 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 395mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 56g 20% Dietary Fiber 15g 53% Total Sugars 4g Protein 15g Vitamin C 55mg 277% Calcium 119mg 9% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 364mg 8% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved