Pasta with White Beans and Broccoli
One pot veggie pasta packed with Mediterranean-seasoned white beans, broccoli, and lemon flavor. An easy and complete meal in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried pasta penne, rotini, or another small shape
- 8-10 ounces broccoli florets
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or Pecorino
- lemon wedges and fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook pasta just to al dente, according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, roughly chop the broccoli florets into small pieces, discarding any thick stems. Add broccoli to the boiling water 2-3 minutes before the pasta’s cooking time is up.
- When both the pasta and broccoli are finished, use a liquid measuring cup to scoop out about 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain pasta and broccoli together. Set aside.
- Return the empty pot to medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic. Cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant, then stir in the beans, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 10-12 cranks of fresh-ground black pepper.
- Pour in about 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Increase heat until the liquid boils, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the pasta and broccoli to the pot. Add the Parmesan cheese. Stir well, then taste. Add a bit more pasta water to further thin out the sauce, if desired, or more lemon, salt, or pepper to taste.
- Serve right away with a few sprigs of fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and extra pepper and Parmesan.
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Notes
- Really short on time? If you have even less than 30 minutes to get a meal on the table, you can begin cooking the garlic and beans in a separate skillet while the pasta and broccoli cook. Now it's a two-pot meal. :)
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 500 kcal, Carbohydrates: 71 g, Protein: 21 g, Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g, Cholesterol: 9 mg, Sodium: 231 mg, Potassium: 828 mg, Fiber: 9 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 502 IU, Vitamin C: 56 mg, Calcium: 282 mg, Iron: 5 mg