Fusilli with Broccoli, Beans and Walnuts

(can't remember where I found this one)

Ingredients:
2 cups whole-wheat fusilli pasta
1 head broccoli, florets halved and stems peeled and thinly sliced
2 t extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (15oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c walnuts

Cook the fusilli according to the package. Four minutes before it is done, add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook until the pasta and broccoli are tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 c of the cooking water.

Return the pot to medium heat. Add the oil, and garlic and cook until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the beans and pepper flakes. Add the reserved pasta water, then the drained pasta and broccoli. Add the cheese and walnuts and toss until combined.

*This one received mixed reviews.  Surprisingly, it has zero flavor to it. I say surprisingly because of all that garlic and the red pepper flakes.  I will say that we didn't put in a lot of red pepper flakes because of the kids.  My husband and 1 1/2 year old ate it up, my 5 year old and I barely touched it.  it was just missing something in my opinion.  However, when we ate it later in the week for leftovers, I added marinara sauce and it was much more palatable.