Pasta With Broccoli, Cauliflower and Beans

I just saw this recipe on the Today Show website. It looks good, so I wanted to save it here. I would probably cut out some of the butter to make it a bit healthier.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb penne or 1  lb  fusilli
• 4  garlic cloves, sliced
• 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1  small head of broccoli, cut into 2-inch florets
• 1  small head cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets
• 2 -4  ounces  stock or 2 -4  ounces water
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 (14 ounce) can white beans
•  parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for sprinkling
•  salt

Directions

1. Cook pasta 2 minutes less according to package time.
2. Strain and reserve.
3. While the pasta is cooking, in a large pot, brown garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook 1 minute.
5. Add a pinch of salt, stir, cover and cook for 3 minutes.
6. Add stock, butter and white beans.
7. Cook until the beans warm and the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
8. Add cooked pasta and heat through, about 1 minute.
9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
10. Plate into bowls and serve with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.