Creamy Pasta With Broccoli Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| 1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets | ||
| 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets | ||
| 2 1/2 cups whole wheat or egg noodles | ||
| 1 tablespoon olive oil or corn oil | ||
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| 2 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced | ||
| 1 cup low-fat small-curd cottage cheese | ||
| Milk fat | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Salt and cayenne pepper to taste | ||
| Salt and cayenne pepper to taste | ||
Directions
In a large pan of boiling, salted water cook broccoli and cauliflower for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.
With a slotted spoon remove vegetables; reserve cooking liquid.
Bring reserved liquid to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add pasta.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or al dente; drain.
In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
Add garlic.
Saute for 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms.
Saute for 5 minutes.
Add broccoli and cauliflower.
Saute for 2 to 3 minutes longer.
In a food processor combine cottage cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese.
Process until smooth.
Add to broccoli mixture with pasta; toss to mix.
Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Serve immediately.
With a slotted spoon remove vegetables; reserve cooking liquid.
Bring reserved liquid to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add pasta.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or al dente; drain.
In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
Add garlic.
Saute for 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms.
Saute for 5 minutes.
Add broccoli and cauliflower.
Saute for 2 to 3 minutes longer.
In a food processor combine cottage cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese.
Process until smooth.
Add to broccoli mixture with pasta; toss to mix.
Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Serve immediately.
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