Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

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!

Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 12 cups

Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

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

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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

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.

Nutritional Information

Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 387

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.4g 31%

Carbohydrates: 56.2g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 14.8g 59%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 12.3g 19%

Saturated Fat: 4.5g 23%

Cholesterol: 16mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 426.6IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.8mg 37%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 55.4mg 92%

Folate: 47.8mcg 12%

Calcium: 118.8mg 12%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 43.9mg 16%

Potassium: 363.5mg 10%

Sodium: 394.9mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 110.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.