Whole-Grain Pasta with Cauliflower & Broccoli

Number of servings: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil, divided
• 4 tsp panko bread crumbs (see ingredient note)
• 1 cup onion (medium) thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp anchovy paste or anchovy filet, rinsed and minced
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
• 1 1/4 cups whole-grain farfalle, shells or penne pasta
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Variation: Substitute 1/2 lb broccoli rabe or broccolini (trim stem ends, then cut stalks, leaves and florets into 1-inch pieces) for broccoli and cauliflower.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for cooking pasta.

Combine 1 teaspoon oil and panko in small skillet. Place over medium-low heat andtoast, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.Heat remaining 1 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add onion;cook, stirring often, until softened and starting to turn golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Addgarlic, anchovy and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring and mashing anchovy, untilfragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Remove from heat.Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water; cook 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower;cook until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes longer.Reserve 2/3 cup cooking water; drain pasta and vegetables. Add pasta, vegetables,reserved cooking water, cheese and black pepper to onion mixture in skillet. Cook,over medium heat, tossing, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow pasta to absorb flavors ofsauce. Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted panko.

Yield: 2 (2-cup) servings

Per serving: Calories: 361. Total fat: 12 grams. Saturated fat: 4 grams.Cholesterol: 19 milligrams. Sodium: 418 milligrams. Carbohydrates: 49 grams: Fiber:7 grams. Protein: 17 grams.