Cauliflower & Broccoli Pasta Medley With Mustard Sauce

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: 35 mins
• 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.