Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1              pound  pasta -- small shells
  1 1/4         pounds  broccoli -- cut into florets
  2          teaspoons  olive oil
  2               cups  canned black beans -- rinsed and drained
  1                cup  fat-free chicken broth soup or vegetable
                        broth
  3       medium clove  garlic -- minced
     1/4      teaspoon  red pepper flakes -- crushed
  3        tablespoons  pesto sauce -- prepared
  3        tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 2-3 minutes of cooking time; drain. In skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add beans, broth, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Let simmer until sauce begins to thicken about 5 minutes. Stir in pesto and Parmesan cheese. Add pasta and broccoli toss to coat.

Nutritional Information:

653 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (16% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 108g Carbohydrate; 6mg Cholesterol; 579mg Sodium