Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

This broccoli, cauliflower, and pasta dish with cannellini beans is a kid-pleasing meal that's a great alternative to plain pasta and butter.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 387 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add beans, broth, butter, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until beans are warm and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add pasta; cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.