Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli and Carrots. Garlic and onions sautéed with broccoli and carrots and added to whole wheat penne pasta with grated cheese.
I am not sure if there is anything more satisfying for me than a nice delicious bowl of pasta. I enjoy pasta with sauce, without sauce, with vegetables, without vegetables, with meat, without meat, and even plain. I think you get the idea how much I love pasta. I only wish it was healthier to heat, so I could enjoy more of it.
In this recipe I am using whole wheat pasta, broccoli, carrots, and no sauce as a healthier option.
NOTE
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How to Make Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli and Carrots
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the penne according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the penne pasta is cooking, in a large pot add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the broccoli, carrots, salt, and black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, lower to medium heat and add the vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Brining it All Together:
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add in the cooked pasta and grated cheese.
- Cook for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
How to Serve Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli and Carrots
- Place the whole wheat penne with broccoli and carrots in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
Invent Your Recipe:
n this recipe I am using a combination of broccoli and carrots to add depth and texture to this pasta dish. I used whole wheat pasta for a healthier option, however, you can use whichever pasta you like for this recipe. It is easily substituted.
If you are looking to make this dish a vegan option, simply omit the grated cheese from the recipe. I have made this dish before with many different types of vegetables, so feel free to experiment with your favorites. Some vegetables that I have used as an ingredient in this recipe includes; peas, zucchini, tomatoes, sliced cabbage, mushrooms, cauliflower, asparagus, spinach, and eggplant. There are many more you can use, but that is what I have tested before.
As I see it, the endless combinations of vegetables to pasta, is one of the best things about this recipe.
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The Recipe
Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli and Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 lb. penne whole wheat
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium carrots cut into sticks
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion sliced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. grated cheese
Instructions
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the penne according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the penne pasta is cooking, in a large pot add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the broccoli, carrots, salt, and black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, lower to medium heat and add the vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Brining it All Together:
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add in the cooked pasta and grated cheese.
- Cook for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
To Serve:
- Place the whole wheat penne with broccoli and carrots in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
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