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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces dried linguine
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (white kidney beans)
  • 1 (10 ounce) containerlight alfredo sauce
  • 12 cup crouton, coarsely crushed
  • 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • Return pasta mixture to pan; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor combine beans, Alfredo sauce, and reserved pasta water; cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.
  • Transfer to a small saucepan; heat through over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon sauce onto serving plates.
  • Top with pasta mixture, crushed croutons and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Makes 4 servings.