Best 6 Greek Pasta With Tomatoes And White Beans Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable Greek pasta dish, a harmonious blend of juicy tomatoes, tender white beans, and aromatic herbs. This vegetarian delight is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring succulent tomatoes that burst with every bite, complemented by the creamy texture of white beans and the subtle crunch of bell peppers. Infused with the essence of garlic, oregano, and basil, this dish transports you to the sun-kissed shores of Greece. As you twirl each forkful of pasta, you'll experience a delightful journey through the heart of Mediterranean cuisine. Our article offers a collection of Greek pasta recipes, each with its unique twist on this classic. From the simplicity of our classic Greek pasta with tomatoes and white beans to the tantalizing flavors of our Greek pasta with roasted vegetables and feta, you'll find a recipe to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, let your taste buds wander, and embark on a culinary adventure inspired by the vibrant spirit of Greece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS



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I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PENNE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND WHITE BEANS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 (1 1/2 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1(15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1/2 pound penne pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Slice each tomato into 8 wedges and discard the seeds. Put the tomato wedges and garlic into a 9 by 13-inch roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and a few turns of pepper. Roast in the oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
  • Drain the beans into a large colander in the sink. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta into the colander containing the beans, so the hot pasta water will warm the beans. Return drained pasta and beans to the pasta pot.
  • When the tomatoes are done, pick out the garlic cloves, squeeze the garlic out of the skin into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Pour the roasted tomatoes into the pasta pot, add the garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the basil and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to combine. Serve topped with the Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calorie, Fat 9.4 grams, SaturatedFat 1.8 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 19 grams

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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Tomatoes flavored with basil, garlic and oregano are delicious when simmered with white cannellini beans and fresh spinach. Just serve over hot penne pasta and top with feta.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta per package directions until al dente.
  • Combine tomatoes and beans and boil over medium high heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach, cook for 2 more minutes stirring constantly.
  • Serve over pasta and sprinkle with feta and fresh basil.
  • If you want to make this to freeze:.
  • Combine beans, tomatoes, spinach and basil, and place in freezer bag.
  • Place feta in seperate small bag.
  • Freeze together.
  • Place penne in third bag and place in cool dark location.
  • To cook:.
  • Thaw completely.
  • Bring tomato & bean mix to boil for 10 minutes. Serve over al dente penne, and top with feta. Garnish with fresh basil if available.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 726.9, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 23.9

PASTA, BEANS AND TOMATOES



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Many vegan dishes (like fruit salad and peanut butter and jelly) are already beloved, but the problem faced by many of us is in imagining less-traditional dishes that are interesting and not challenging. Here is a more creative option to try.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Penne pasta
Fresh or canned tomatoes
Canned or cooked white beans
Garlic
Olive oil
Basil

Steps:

  • Saute; a couple of cloves of chopped garlic in olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 2 cups of chopped fresh or canned tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, or until saucy; add 1.5 cups canned white beans (or about 1 cup of cooked beans) and heat until bubbly.
  • Add a little more minced garlic, then a pound of cooked penne pasta.
  • Add fresh basil and a bit more oil and serve.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND BEANS



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This pasta is one reason I always keep a few cans of tomatoes and cannellinis in my pantry. Beans contribute protein to this pasta, which makes a great vegan dish if you serve it without the cheese.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
Pinch of sugar
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 sage leaves or basil leaves, cut in slivers optional
3/4 pound pasta, any shape
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or saucepan. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, and stir together until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes with juice and a pinch of sugar. Raise the heat slightly, and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes are bubbling vigorously. Lower the heat to medium-low, and cook gently, stirring and mashing the tomatoes often with the back of your spoon until they have cooked down into a thick, fragrant sauce, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the beans and the herbs, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • When the pasta water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook al dente, following the recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the indicated time. When the pasta is just about done, check to see if the tomato sauce seems dry. If so, add up to 1/4 cup of the pasta water to the pan and stir. Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce and serve, passing the cheese for sprinkling.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 524, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 738 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TUSCAN WHITE BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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White beans and tomato sauce simmer together to create a lovely addition to your meal. This can be served as a side dish to complement barbecue, sausages, or cheese. This can also be used as main course for meatless Monday. This dish is ready to serve immediately, but even more delicious the next day after the flavors are allowed to meld.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 8h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ cups dry cannellini beans
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 sprig fresh sage
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot. Cover with water and stir in baking soda. Soak for 8 to 12 hours.
  • Rinse beans and return to the pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender yet firm to the bite, about 25 minutes. Drain beans, reserving the water, and set aside.
  • Heat the same pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Saute garlic and sage in the hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add drained beans. Stir and let the beans absorb the aroma of the garlic and sage. Add tomato sauce. Gently stir and simmer until the beans are soft but not mushy, 10 to 15 minutes. Use reserved cooking water to keep the sauce from burning, but the sauce should be thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 558.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. The better the tomatoes, the better the sauce. If you can, use fresh tomatoes from your garden or a local farmer's market.
  • Don't skimp on the garlic and oregano. These two ingredients are essential for giving the sauce its classic Greek flavor.
  • Add a little red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. If you like your sauce a little spicy, add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese. Feta is the crowning glory of this dish, so splurge on the best you can find.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pot.

Conclusion:

This Greek pasta with tomatoes and white beans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is also healthy and delicious, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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