Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Pasta, Red Bean, and Parsley Toss



Ingredients
8 ounces dried medium shell pasta or desired pasta
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 15 ounce can red beans, drained, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 cup finely shredded pecorino or Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup snipped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli the last 3 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook about 5 minutes more or until onion is tender.
3. Increase heat to high; add pasta, broccoli, beans, chicken broth, reserved bean liquid, and chili powder to pan. Cook over high heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and parsley. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
4. Serve pasta with grated hard cooked egg.

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