BROCCOLI BEAN PASTA

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Writes John Aramanda of Beaufort, North Carolina, "I enjoy creating new recipes out of old ones-this is a variation on macaroni and cheese. My mother gets this credit for all my cooking successes. She started me out at age 5."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 cups water
6 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
3 cups broccoli florets
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup white wine or vegetable broth
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 7 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the beans, wine and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-8 minutes or until slightly reduced. , Drain pasta and broccoli; keep warm. Combine cornstarch, salt and milk until smooth; stir into bean mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add pasta mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Chava
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to use up leftover broccoli and beans.


Ashriel Windom (Osh)
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This dish is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Asraf Uddin
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoy this dish. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of vegetables.


Rauf Wasi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and beans.


Joy Gumede
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This one fits the bill perfectly.


Anusha Magar
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kayywashere
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Javier Fino
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


Joshua Oburu
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out terrible. The pasta was undercooked and the sauce was watery.


sangita bist
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The broccoli was overcooked and the beans were mushy.


Gum
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and pepper to give it more flavor.


Jonathan Wilson
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The beans and pasta helped to balance out the flavor of the broccoli.


Md Hira
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


CHIBUZO IZUCHUKWU
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I love this recipe! The broccoli and beans are a great combination, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


NIMRA Ali
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The broccoli and beans make it a healthy and filling dish.


Jack Smith
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the beans added a nice protein boost. I will definitely be making this again.


MEDSY LEO
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This broccoli and bean pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.