| Pasta & Beans with Broccoli & Herbs |
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5 cups fusilli or rotini pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 medium onion, chopped 2 (28 oz / 796 ml) cans tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 OXO chicken stock cube 2 Tbsp fresh basil or 2 tsp dried 2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried 1 (19 oz / 540 ml) can kidney beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) While pasta is cooking on top of stove, combine oil, garlic and onion in a 2 quart microwavable container. Microwave at 100% for about 4 minutes or until onion is soft, stirring once. Add tomatoes, broccoli, chicken stock cube, basil and oregano. Cover and microwave at 100% for 6 - 8 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp, stirring once. Stir in beans, and microwave for one to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Mix bean mixture wit hcooked drained pasta and toss with parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Meks 4 generous servings. |
