Bean Pasta, with Broccoli

Lower your per-serving cost on the Bean Pasta, with Broccoli and serve 8 instead of 4 by increasing the pasta to 16 ounces and adding another cup of Great Northern beans. Increase the olive oil and Parmesan cheese to 1/3 cup each.

Ingredients

8 oz ziti pasta

1/4 cup olive oil, divided

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp salt

1 bunch of broccoli, chopped

1 cup Great Northern beans, drained

1 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Toss well. Mound pasta in a serving bowl.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, onion, pepper flakes and salt. Cook, stirring, until onion is tender. Increase heat to medium-high. Add broccoli.

3. Cook, stirring, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and chicken broth to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until some liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.

4. Heat remaining olive oil in a small skillet. Add bread crumbs. Cook, stirring constantly, until crumbs are crisp and browned. Pour sauce over pasta in bowl. Top with bread crumbs and cheese.