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
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 cups cauliflower florets; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 0.66666668653488 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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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

close up overhead view of Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli, beans and Cauliflower, garnished with cheese, on a white plate

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

6

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387	Calories
12g	Fat
56g	Carbs
15g	Protein

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.