- make this recipe
- user reviews (2)
Rigatoni with Broccoli, Beans and Basil
Ingredients
-
8
ounces dried rigatoni (about 3-1/2 cups)
-
2
cups fresh broccoli florets
-
1
19 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
-
2
teaspoons minced garlic
-
1/4
cup olive oil
-
1/4
cup snipped fresh basil leaves
-
2
slices bread, cut in small cubes
-
1/4
teaspoon crushed red pepper
-
Snipped fresh basil (optional)
Directions
1. In Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and broccoli; return to pan.
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl combine beans, garlic, and 3 Tbsp. of the oil. Mash about 1/2 of the bean mixture. Stir in basil, pasta water, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir into pasta and broccoli in Dutch oven. Cover and keep warm.
3. For croutons, in skillet heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add bread cubes and red pepper. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes, until crisp. Top pasta with croutons and basil. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
(Rigatoni with Broccoli, Beans and Basil)
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 456,
- Protein (gm) 17,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 70,
- Fat, total (gm) 15,
- Saturated fat (gm) 2,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 10,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 9,
- Sugar, total (gm) 3,
- Vitamin A (IU) 389,
- Vitamin C (mg) 41,
- Thiamin (mg) 1,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 5,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 181,
- Sodium (mg) 601,
- Potassium (mg) 503,
- Calcium (DV %) 91,
- Iron (DV %) 4,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Top Brands
It had very little flavor. Also, the mashed beans made the texture very grainy. I also added Parmesan cheese and a touch of lemon. Without those additions I would have given this a one star.
1/6/2012 09:46:41 PM Report AbuseVery good flavor. I wouldn't bother mashing the beans next time-didn't like the milky texture it gave the pasta. Added grated parmesan cheese.
4/9/2010 05:33:36 PM Report Abuse