Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 3 x Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 x Onions, minced
  • 2 x Carrots, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Dry rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 pch Warm pepper flakes
  • 3 c. Spaghetti sauce
  • 19 ounce Can Romano or possibly kidney beans, liquid removed and rinsed
  • 2 c. Rotini pasta
  • 2 c. Broccoli, minced
  • 1/3 c. Romano cheese, fresh grated

Method

  • In nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat; cook garlic, onions and carrots, covered, for about 10 min or possibly till softened.
  • Stir in vinegar, rosemary, pepper and warm pepper flakes; cook, covered, for about 15 min or possibly till onions are very soft.
  • Stir in sauce; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer for about 5 min or possibly till thickened.
  • Stir in beans; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 5 min.
  • Add in broccoli; [tip: peel broccoli stalks so which they will cook in the same amount of time as the florets.]
  • cook for about 1 minute or possibly till pasta is almost tender and broccoli is bright green and still crisp.
  • Drain and return to pot.
  • Stir in tomato mix.
  • Pour into greased 8-inch square baking dish; sprinkle with Romano cheese.
  • Cover with foil.
  • [Can be prepared to this point and cooled in refrigerator.
  • Cove and chill for up to 4 hrs.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 30 min before baking.
  • Add in 30 min to baking time.]
  • Bake in 350F 180C oven for about 35 min or possibly till heated through.
  • Broil, uncovered, for about 2 min or possibly till browned and bubbly.
  • Serve with crisp cucumber and red onion salad.
  • carbohydrate, very high source fibre, good source calcium, excellent source iron
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