Pasta with Baby Broccoli and Beans

1 (1 pound) package whole-wheat penne pasta

¼ cup olive oil

½ whole head garlic, slivered

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 bunches baby broccoli (such as Broccolini®)

1 (14.5 ounce) can fava beans, rinsed and drained

¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes in the hot oil briefly, about 1 minutes. Stir the broccolini into the garlic; cook and stir together for 5 minutes. Add the fava beans and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until the beans are completely warmed, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with the drained pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese to serve.