Broccoli Rabe, White Bean, and Fontina Pasta Recipe


Submitted by picaress

Makes 4 servings


With well over the RDA of vitamin C and vitamin A -- and a healthy dose of both iron and calcium. Adapted from RealAge

Ingredients
8 ounces pasta, whole-wheat shells, fusilli, or chiocciole
1 bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, or 8 cups baby spinach
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
19 ounces cannellini beans, can, rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
2/3 cup toasted bread crumbs
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, according to package directions. Stir in broccoli rabe (or spinach) during the last 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Dry the pot.

  2. Whisk broth and flour in a small bowl until smooth. Heat oil in the pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broth mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until it thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add beans, vinegar, salt and pepper and the pasta and broccoli rabe (or spinach).

  3. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; add cheese, stirring until it melts. Serve immediately, topped with toasted bread crumbs, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

  4. Nutrition information (per serving): 444 calories; 13 g fat (4 g sat, 7 g mono); 16 mg cholesterol; 70 g carbohydrate; 23 g protein; 13 g fiber; 750 mg sodium; 441 mg potassium.

Categories

Main Dish, Salads

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 484.6g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
874
Calories from Fat
139
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
15.4g
24%
Saturated Fat
4.2g
21%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
57mg
19%
Sodium
769mg
32%
Total Carbohydrates
138.4g
46%
Dietary Fiber
38.4g
154%
Sugars
7.3g
Protein
50.5g
Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 238%
Calcium 39% Iron 86%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
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  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • Low in sugar
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in thiamin
  • Very high in vitamin C
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