Broccoli Spaghetti

::INGREDIENTS::
12-16 oz spaghetti noodles
6 cups broccoli florets
2-15oz can cannellini beans
20oz jar light Alfredo sauce
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup croutons, optional
crushed red pepper flakes, optional

::DIRECTIONS::
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Add the broccoli the last 3 minutes of spaghetti cook time. Meanwhile in a blender, combine rinsed and drained cans of cannellini beans, one at a time with 10 oz of alfredo sauce and 3 cloves of chopped garlic along with 1/2 cup of pasta water. Blend until nearly smooth, then add the other can and remaning alfredo & garlic and blend until smooth, adding another 1/2 cup pasta water. Pour the sauce into a saucepan and heat over med heat until hot. Drain noodles and broccoli. Spoon sauce onto plates, top with pasta/broccoli mixture and dashes of crushed red pepper flakes. Crush the croutons and sprinkle on top if desired.