Family-Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans
Family-Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans brings tender vegetables and creamy cannellini together in a light, buttery broth scented with garlic. The penne catches the silky sauce while Parmigiano-Reggiano adds a nutty finish and gentle richness. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner that balances hearty texture with bright, veggie-forward flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Family-Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost but not quite done, about 9 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 5
Add garlic and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Add broccoli and cauliflower florets; cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
- 8
Add beans, broth, butter, pepper, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until the beans are warm and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Add pasta; cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute.
- 10
Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Calories 369.09 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 14.55 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 50.14 g 18%
- Total Fat 11.69 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.9 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.11 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 379.09 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 8.39 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 3.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 254.51 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 2.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 543.81 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 31.06 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 13.55 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Family Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Butter, and Cannellini Beans. Each serving provides about 369.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Family-Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Butter, Cannellini Beans, Cauliflower Florets. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Family-Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 369.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Family-Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Family-Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans healthy?
- Family-Pleasing Penne with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 369.09 calories and 14.55 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 379.09 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.9 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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