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My review
Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower
ChefBillT
"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!"
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Ingredients
25 m servings 387 calsOriginal recipe yields 6 servings (12 cups)
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Directions
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- 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.
Footnotes
- Cook's Note:
- For added fiber, choose a whole-grain or whole-wheat pasta.
- Tip
- Parchment can be used for easier cleanup/removal from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 387 calories; 12.3 g fat; 56.2 g carbohydrates; 15.4 g protein; 16 mg cholesterol; 395 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
3/26/2016
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 tw...
Most helpful critical review
5/19/2018
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 th...
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3/26/2016
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 tw...
5/19/2018
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 th...
9/6/2017
I made the recipe as it was written and enjoyed it very much. However, my husband did not like it at all.
2/8/2017
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, ...
5/4/2016
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 woul...