BEAN BOLOGNESE--EATING WELL

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This is from eatingwell.com. My family just about licked the bottom of the skillet after this is gone, which isn't common with meatless entrees. The original recipe calls for "salad beans", which I couldn't find, so I am posting great northern instead. I have made this with a can of mixed pinto/white beans, which was very yummy. The original recipe doesn't call for it, but I highly recommend adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce. It just takes the flavor up one more notch, IMHO. Enjoy!

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 ounce) can great northern beans (or other beans, divided)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup white wine
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
balsamic vinegar (optional. I just threw in a splash)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of water on to boil. Mash 1/2 cup beans in a small bowl with a fork.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and bay leaf; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add wine; increase heat to high and boil until most of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their juices, 2 tablespoons parsley and the mashed beans. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar if you like. Bring to a lively simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the remaining whole beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in the boiling water until just tender, about 9 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
  • Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Discard the bay leaf and top the pasta with the sauce. You can also just mix the pasta and sauce and divide into servings. Serve with remaining parmesan and parsley.

Arsalan Asghar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I loved the way they were cooked in this dish. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Nusri Nusri
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's healthy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


David Dike
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Alizain Ansari
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This was delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Karson Birch
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I loved the way they were cooked in this dish. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Lutfullah Khaskhali
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's healthy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Keshab Acharya
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


shafqat jaan
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This was delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Orinbergen Fatiha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I loved the way they were cooked in this dish. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Atara Sears-Baltz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's healthy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Chase Fuller
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Sandesh Rajput
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This was delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. I used ground beef instead of turkey and it turned out great. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammed Muez
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I loved the way they were cooked in this dish. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Haley Wright
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's healthy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Jos Jesus
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Ashkan Milani
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This was delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.