Unleash your taste buds on a culinary adventure with our exquisite Herbed Spaghetti with Tomatoes and White Beans. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Italy. Savor the perfect balance of tender spaghetti, tangy tomatoes, creamy white beans, and a chorus of herbs that dance on your palate. Our comprehensive guide provides two delightful variations to tantalize your taste buds: a classic version that showcases the purity of fresh ingredients and a spicy rendition that adds a fiery kick to the party. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND HERBS
Spaghetti With Roasted Tomatoes and Herbs
Provided by Kate Merker
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes, tossing once, until they begin to burst, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Toss the pasta with the tomatoes, herbs, and remaining tablespoon oil. Serve with the Parmesan and additional oil (if desired).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 505 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 19 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HERBED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise and place, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add enough water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the squash is easily pierced with a paring knife. Turn squash over and cover with foil again and continue to cook another 15 minutes, until the squash is very tender. Remove from the oven, uncover, and allow to cool slightly. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and discard. Using a fork, gently pull the strands of squash away from the peel and place the squash strands into a mixing bowl.
- Heat a skillet. Add the butter, spaghetti squash, herbs, salt and pepper and toss thoroughly but gently to heat and combine. Serve immediately or cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 336 milligrams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 0 grams
HERBED SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS
Parsley and lightly cooked tomatoes add brightness to this classic Italian pairing of pasta and white beans.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Add beans during last minute of cooking. Drain and return to pot, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, combine parsley, lemon juice and zest, and 1 tablespoon oil in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, season with salt, and cook until tomatoes burst and thicken, adding a little pasta water until consistency is saucy.
- Toss parsley mixture and remaining pasta water with pasta; season with salt and pepper. Serve, topped with tomato sauce and sprinkled with parsley and cheese.
CREAMY WHITE BEANS WITH HERB OIL
Canned beans are transformed into a hearty, elegant main swirled with an herb oil that comes together in no time with the aid of a food processor. This particular oil includes chives, cilantro and basil, but feel free to use what you have on hand. Parsley and mint would also work well. Serve with a chilled glass of red wine, a big green salad and a loaf of crusty bread.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, beans, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the oil: In a food processor, combine chives, cilantro and basil, and pulse until finely chopped. Add olive oil, and pulse again until mixture is silky and emulsified. Transfer to a small bowl, stir in lemon juice and salt to taste. Set aside.
- Prepare the beans: In a 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until translucent, about 1 minute. Add beans to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded, about 2 to 3 minutes. With the back of a spoon or spatula, smash about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the beans and stir until they are incorporated into the rest of the bean mixture. A good portion of the remaining beans should maintain their structure.
- Add stock or water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until sauce becomes creamy and is reduced by about about half, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Smash additional beans and add a few more tablespoons of water, if needed, to reach desired consistency and stir again to combined.
- Transfer beans to a bowl and swirl with herb oil on top. Season with flaky salt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 557, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 674 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SHRIMP WITH HERBY WHITE BEANS AND TOMATOES
This one-pot meal, developed for our #cook90 initiative, is herby, sweet, and garlicky all at once. To add more green, throw in a handful of arugula and spinach at the end; for more garlic, pair it with garlic toast.
Provided by David Tamarkin
Categories #cook90 Shrimp Dinner Bean Tomato Quick & Easy Healthy Quick and Healthy Seafood Shellfish
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium; cook shallot until just softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water. Increase heat to high, bring to a boil, and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add beans and 1/4 cup Roasted Garlic Herb Sauce, and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if needed, then divide bean mixture between 2 large, shallow bowls.
- Wipe out skillet. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp is cooked through and starting to take on a little color on both sides, about 3 minutes. Divide shrimp between bowls with beans; drizzle with additional sauce. Serve with toast alongside.
HERBED WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW
Here's a meaty, cold-weather stew laden with white beans, sweet Italian sausage, rosemary, thyme, cumin and garlic. It is deeply flavored and complex, but quite easy to make. Pan-fry the sausages in a bit of olive oil, then sauté the vegetables with cumin and tomato paste in the drippings. Add plenty of water and the dried beans that, wait for it, you did not have to soak. Simmer until the house is fragrant and the windows fog up (about 2 hours).
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high. Add the sausage and brown until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Add the tomato paste and cumin to the pot. Cook, stirring, until dark golden, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, 8 cups water, salt, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the beans are tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed to make sure the beans remain submerged.
- When beans are tender, return the sausage to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into warm bowls and serve drizzled with more vinegar and olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 569 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
HERBED SPAGHETTI WITH BUTTER
This is a quick meal that takes advantage of the benefits of whole-wheat pasta's fiber.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
- Stir in butter, lemon zest, juice, and herbs; season with salt and pepper. Add some of the reserved pasta water to adjust consistency, if needed. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 9 g
MEDITERRANEAN HERB PASTA WITH VEGETABLES AND TOMATOES
A delicious meatless pasta dish with fresh seasonal vegetables.
Provided by McCormick Gourmet
Categories Entrees,
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well
- Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar (optional), garlic powder and Italian seasoning in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, squash and zucchini; cook and stir 4 minutes or until tender-crisp. Stir vegetables into tomato sauce
- Place pasta in serving bowl. Spoon vegetable mixture over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 Calories
WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If using fresh herbs, make an herb packet by placing a large square of cheesecloth on a counter. Place the thyme, rosemary and half the oregano in the center, gather the ends together and tie to enclose. Remove the leaves from the remaining bunch of oregano, chop and reserve.
- Combine the beans, fresh herb packet or the dried herbs and water in a large saucepan or stockpot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until the beans are cooked through but still firm, 1 hour. Remove from the heat. Lift out and discard the herb bundle.
- In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Saute the onions until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook just until the aroma is released, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their liquid, salt, pepper and half of the reserved chopped oregano (if using fresh). Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated. Stir in the beans and their cooking liquid and cook 5 minutes longer.
- Pour in the vegetable stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook about 40 minutes, or until the beans are very tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with the remaining chopped fresh oregano and lime wedges.
PASTA AND WHITE BEANS IN LIGHT TOMATO SAUCE
Good both summer and winter. Quick to make too. Half an hour before dinnertime? This will do the trick.
Provided by Chef Dudo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy, large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
- Add parsley, basil and oregano and simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
- Add beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place freshly cooked pasta in bowl.
- Pour sauce over and toss thoroughly.
- Also nice with grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.
SLOW-COOKED TOMATO AND HERB WHITE BEANS
Provided by Susan Feniger
Categories Bean Garlic Herb Tomato Side Thanksgiving Dinner Rosemary Bacon Fall Sage Thyme Potluck Simmer Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Soak beans:
- Soak beans overnight (8 to 12 hours) in water to cover by 2 inches or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below), then drain.
- Cook beans:
- Bring beans, water (6 cups), carrot, onion, and herb sprigs to a simmer in a 4-quart heavy pot, then simmer, partially covered, until beans are al dente, about 45 minutes. Add kosher salt, then continue to simmer until beans are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour more.
- Make tomato sauce while beans simmer:
- Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Add oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 12 minutes. Add garlic, kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato purée, and thyme and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
- Finish beans:
- Discard carrot and herb sprigs. Drain beans in a sieve set over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid, and return beans to pot. Add tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups bean-cooking liquid and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 45 minutes.
ROASTED TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN STEW
This hearty, flexible stew comes together with pantry ingredients and delivers layers of flavors. Cherry tomatoes, roasted in a generous glug of olive oil to amplify their sweetness, lend a welcome brightness to this otherwise rich dish. Onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes form the backbone of this dish, to which white beans and broth are added, then simmered until thick. While this stew is lovely on its own, you could also add wilt-able greens such as kale, escarole or Swiss chard at the end, and toasted bread crumbs on top. The dish is vegan as written, but should you choose to top your bowl with a showering of grated pecorino or Parmesan, it would most likely work well in your favor.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, beans, soups and stews, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, gently toss together the parsley and lemon zest with your hands until well combined; set aside.
- In a large baking dish or on a sheet pan, toss the tomatoes with 1/4 cup oil and thyme; season well with salt and pepper. Roast tomatoes until they have collapsed and begin to turn golden around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
- When the tomatoes are almost done roasting, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large (12-inch), deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium. Add the onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the rinsed beans and broth and bring to a simmer. With the back of a spoon or spatula, gently smash about ½ cup of the beans so they slightly thicken the broth. If you want a thicker stew, crush some more of the beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- When the tomatoes are finished roasting, add them directly to the stew along with any juices that have been released. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more so the flavors become friendly; season to taste with salt.
- Ladle into shallow bowls. Top each serving with some of the lemon-parsley mixture and drizzle with some more olive oil, and season with flaky salt, if you like. Serve with toasted bread.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
- Cook the Spaghetti Perfectly: To achieve al dente spaghetti, cook it according to the package instructions. Make sure to salt the water generously to enhance the flavor.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh herbs, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful white beans.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Sauté the vegetables just until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking them will make them mushy and bland.
- Add Herbs at the Right Time: Add fresh herbs towards the end of cooking to preserve their delicate flavor and aroma.
- Season to Taste: Always taste the dish and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs if necessary.
Conclusion:
This herbed spaghetti with tomatoes and white beans is a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
With its combination of fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, creamy white beans, and al dente spaghetti, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian meal, give this herbed spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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