Lunch: Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Recipe by ChefBillT "Many children, especially picky eaters, love pasta loaded with plain butter--a dish that clearly earns low marks on the health scale. This great alternative adds fiber and protein with beans, which kids actually love!"

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Whole-Family Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

12 ounces penne or fusilli pasta
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain.
Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil in a large lidded pot over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, covered, 3 minutes. Add broth, butter, beans, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until beans are warm and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add pasta and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with cheese.

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