Cauliflower & Broccoli Pasta Medley With Mustard Sauce

Submitted by Colorado Lauralee

"I found this great recipe in WebMD magazine. I fixed it tonight.........we like it very much!! I did use Asiago cheese rather than the Parmesan cheese called for. This is very low in calories."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 1 head broccoli, broken into florets
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Saute' 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the parsley, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cover and set aside.
4. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and broccoli. Cook an additional 3 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Drain well.
5. Combine the pasta mixture and the red pepper/mustard sauce mixture. Toss well. Sprinkle with the cheese and serve.

Reviews

[Killer Rabbit]

A nice lo-cal alternative to a cheese sauce. I've made this both with and without pasta. It works great as either a main course or side dish.