Sicilian Broccoli and Cauliflower Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli trimmed of tough ends
• 1 head cauliflower quartered, core removed
• 2 yellow onions medium, sliced 1/4 inch, lengthwise
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes more to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
• olive oil as needed
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins plumped in warm water, drained
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts lightly
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley fresh, for garnish, optional
• freshly grated Parmesan to taste, about 1 cup
• kosher salt to taste
• 1 pound dried pasta sturdy variety such as Penne Rigate, cooked al dente, according to package directions
• 1 cup water pasta, reserved from cooking, may or may not get used, but very handy to have when putting the pasta together.

Nutrition

• Calories : 210 calories
• Carbohydrate : 26 grams
• Cholesterol : 20 milligrams
• Fat : 9 grams
• Fiber : 4 grams
• Protein : 9 grams
• SaturatedFat : 1.5 grams
• Sodium : 190 milligrams
• Sugar : 5 grams