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Pasta with Beans and Broccoli 

Serves 4-6

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1 lb pasta of your choice (I used rigatoni this time)

1 head broccoli, chopped into small pieces

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 red onion, diced small

1 15 oz can white cannellini beans, rinsed

1/4 cup pine nuts

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus a splash for the pan

salt and pepper to taste

generous pinch of dried basil

generous pinch of garlic powder (optional)

crumbled feta OR grated mizithra to taste

pine nuts to taste (optional)

 

1. Put pasta on to boil.

2. In a large pan, sauté garlic and onion in a generous splash of olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add broccoli and stir. Cook about 3 minutes.

4. Add white beans and stir. Cook about 4 minutes.

5. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried basil.

6. Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan and stir. Let everything heat together for a couple of minutes, but keep an eye on the broccoli so it doesn't overcook.

7. When pasta is done, drain and put in a serving bowl. Add the beans and broccoli and mix well. Top with feta or mizithra and pine nuts if desired,  and serve.