It's been too long....

March was a crazy month, lots of travel for both pleasure and work... And unfortunately not much time to cook, but I am definitely getting into nesting mode and will most certainly be back to regular posts.  So keep a look out for new recipes with a healthy twist as we all gear up for summer!

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.