By Aggieskitchen
This simple Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Broccoli and Cauliflower is a delicious vegetarian pasta dish to enjoy any night of the week!
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Ingredients:
- 1 13 oz box whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut small (or 1 package Eat Smart Broccoli Florets)
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, cut small (or 1 package Eat Smart Cauliflower Florets)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for sauteeing
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Blend (or a mix of Italian seasoning and garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for drizzling
- pinch salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- pinch red pepper flakes, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large non stick skillet. Add broccoli and cauliflower to pan and gently saute over low to medium heat. Add a couple of tablespoons of pasta water over vegetables to help cook it. Season with pinch salt and pepper.
- When pasta is almost done, set aside 1/2 - 1 cup pasta water before draining. Strain pasta and add to skillet with vegetables. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to skillet and gently toss to combine.
- Add seasoning, salt and pepper and continue to toss until water is absorbed. Add more water if necessary.
- Drizzle pasta and vegetable mixture with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Serve with red pepper flakes and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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