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Wholemeal penne with broccoli, chilli and white beans

A speedy, garlicky pasta with tender broccoli and creamy white beans. Plenty of bite and plenty of flavour.

  • Time25 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.90 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Boil the penne in salted water following the packet, usually about 11 minutes. Add the broccoli for the last 4 minutes.

    11 min
  2. 2

    Scoop out a mug of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccoli.

  3. 3

    Warm the oil in the pan over a low heat. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.

    1 min
  4. 4

    Add the beans and warm through for 2 minutes, crushing a few with a fork.

    2 min
  5. 5

    Tip in the pasta and broccoli with the lemon juice, zest and a splash of cooking water. Toss well until glossy.

  6. 6

    Scatter with parsley and serve.

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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