Here is something I tried last night that was a big hit! And so easy, the sauce is done in the time it takes to cook your pasta, whats better than that!?!?!
Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli and Cannellini Beans
2 tbsp Olive Oil
¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
½ tsp Dried Basil
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 Broccoli Crowns (cut into florets)
1 can Cannellini Beans (drain half the liquid)
1 cup Organic Vegetable Broth
1 lb Whole Wheat Pasta (I used Spaghetti)
Salt and Pepper
Grated Cheese
Fill a medium pasta pot with water and bring to a boil. While you are waiting for your water to boil, pour olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and add red pepper flakes and dried basil for about 2 minutes. Add chopped garlic to the oil. When the garlic starts to get brown add the vegetable broth and broccoli. Cover and let the broth come to a slow boil. Add the cannellini beans and let heat through. Salt and pepper can be added to taste.
When water comes to a boil, add salt when water returns to a boil add pasta and cook according to your liking. Drain pasta and pour broccoli/cannellini bean mixture over pasta. Plate and garnish with grated cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
