Cauliflower & Broccoli Pasta Medley With Mustard Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch salt
2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 head broccoli, broken into florets
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Saute' 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the parsley, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cover and set aside.
Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and broccoli. Cook an additional 3 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Drain well.
Combine the pasta mixture and the red pepper/mustard sauce mixture. Toss well. Sprinkle with the cheese and serve.