Best 4 Pasta With Beans Crispy Lunch Meat Greens And Garlic Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with this hearty and flavorful pasta dish that combines the best of Italian and Southern cuisine. The tantalizing aroma of crispy lunch meat, succulent beans, vibrant greens, and aromatic garlic fills the air as you bring this delectable meal to life. From classic Italian pasta to hearty Southern sides, this article offers a symphony of recipes that blend the best of both worlds. Let's begin our exploration of this delightful dish and discover the secrets behind its irresistible taste.

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PASTA WITH GREEN BEANS AND ALMOND GREMOLATA



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Celery, an underappreciated vegetable relegated to making stocks and mirepoix, rarely gets the attention it deserves. It's available in the grocery store year-round. Come late summer, it starts popping up in farmers' markets everywhere, and it deserves to shine. In this dish, its pleasantly bitter leaves are used in a unique take on gremolata, a fresh herb condiment traditionally made with Italian parsley (which you can also use here). Snappy green beans, also readily available in late summer, round out this unassuming, but impressive pasta you'll want to make again and again no matter what the season.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sliced almonds
Scant 1/3 cup finely chopped celery leaves or parsley leaves
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon), plus more for serving
1 garlic clove, grated
Kosher salt
1 pound gemelli, campanelle or cavatappi
3/4 pound string beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan, plus more for serving
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently so they don't burn, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, combine the almonds, celery or parsley leaves, lemon zest, garlic and a pinch of salt. Set aside and wipe out skillet.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook until it is al dente, according to package directions. About 2 minutes before it's done, add the beans to the pasta pot. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta and beans.
  • While the pasta and beans drain, make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is golden in color, about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn heat to low and add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet (be careful of splattering) and cook until it is reduced by about half, 1 to 2 minutes more. Turn heat to medium and add the pasta, green beans and butter to the skillet and toss until the butter melts. Add the cheese and an additional 1/4 cup water and toss until the cheese is emulsified and the pasta is glossy with sauce. If needed, add an additional 1/4 cup pasta water to loosen. Season with kosher salt, to taste.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, top with gremolata and drizzle with more olive oil. Pass additional grated cheese at the table, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 453, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 376 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RIGATONI WITH GREENS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1 pound mezzi rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained well on paper towels
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1 bunch Swiss chard (or baby spinach), stemmed, leaves chopped into 1/2-inch strips
1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just short of al dente, 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups of the pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chile flakes and capers and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in the Swiss chard and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until wilted, 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and simmer for 1 minute. Add the drained pasta and sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan and the lemon zest; toss well to coat. Add 1 cup more of the reserved pasta water and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Simmer until the pasta is al dente, the sauce has thickened and the flavors have come together, 2 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and serve.

PASTA AND BEANS



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This recipe is so quick and has been in my Italian family for years!

Provided by JENNIFER75

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
2 cups penne pasta
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium size saucepan heat the olive oil. Saute onion until tender. Stir in tomatoes and entire can of beans. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Mix pasta with bean mixture and salt as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 227.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

PASTA WITH BEANS AND SPINACH PARMESAN



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Make and share this Pasta with Beans and Spinach Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni (8oz)
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water
6 cups fresh spinach leaves
3 tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until just tender.
  • Ladle 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid into bowl and reserve.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Saute onion& garlic in oil, then add 1 T water to skillet& cook over medium heat until onion is golden and tender, stirring often.
  • Add 1 c reserved pasta cooking liquid, spinach& tomatoes to skillet.
  • Cover& cook until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans& pasta.
  • Cover& cook until heated, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese& season with salt& pepper.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for cannellini beans, but you could also use other types of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape: Overcooked beans will become mushy and fall apart.
  • Use a good quality lunch meat: The lunch meat you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for a lunch meat that is thinly sliced and has a good smoky flavor.
  • Crisp up the lunch meat before adding it to the pasta: This will give it a nice texture and flavor.
  • Use a variety of greens: This recipe calls for spinach and arugula, but you could also use other types of greens, such as kale, collard greens, or mustard greens.
  • Add the greens to the pasta at the end of cooking: This will prevent them from becoming overcooked and wilted.
  • Season the pasta to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.

Conclusion:

This pasta dish is a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover beans and lunch meat, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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