PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND FRESH HERBS

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A great friend gave me this recipe many years ago and it is a dinner time staple at my house. Macaroni, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, garlic and tomatoes make this dish a family favorite !

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped fresh basil or 1/4 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp sugar
1 can(s) 16 oz cannellini beans or white kidney beans, drained
1 can(s) garbanzo beans, drained (optional) i love them
8 oz macaroni or what small pasta you have on hand
2 Tbsp margarine
1/4 c parmesan cheese, shredded
garnish with fresh herbs

Steps:

  • 1. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
  • 2. Saute onion and next 5 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet until onion is tender.
  • 3. Add tomatoes, reserved liquid, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • 4. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 min.
  • 5. Stir in beans; recover and simmer another 10 min.
  • 6. Toss cooked macaroni with butter:; top with bean mixture and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • 7. Serve immediately with crusty French bread. Garnish as desired, I use fresh herbs.

balloonTD900
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I always have a bunch of basil and parsley in my fridge, so this is a great way to use them up.


Mughira Mohsin
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I love the creamy texture of the white beans in this dish. They really make the dish special.


hi1 hi1
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavors.


Deppreseo Gaming
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This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The fresh herbs and lemon zest really brighten up the dish.


Amara Campbell
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I'm not a big fan of pasta, but this dish is an exception. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Bidhayak Yadav
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The white beans and herbs are hidden in the sauce, so they'll never know they're there.


Rezaul Alom Khan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is just perfect.


vijay pandit
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Malisha Lopez
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Sharif Hossan
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover white beans. It's also a great vegetarian option.


Basalirwa Akilam
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to showcase fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables.


Nambooze Sarah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked al dente.


Kgomotso Lindiwe
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used canned white beans to save time, and it still turned out delicious.


LexQ000 Moongirl091
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I'm not usually a fan of white beans, but this dish changed my mind. The beans were cooked perfectly and had a creamy texture that complemented the pasta and herbs.


SK Ridoy BOss
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of white beans, fresh herbs, and lemon zest was incredibly flavorful. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.