Best 6 Tomato And Cannellini Bean Pasta Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that's easy on the pocket? Look no further than this delectable Tomato and Cannellini Bean Pasta. This vegetarian delight features tender cannellini beans, juicy tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a luscious tomato sauce. It's a symphony of flavors that'll tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make, with a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes.

This versatile recipe offers variations to suit your preferences and dietary needs. For a vegan version, simply substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth. If you're a fan of spicy food, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper. And for those watching their carbs, swap out the pasta for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

With its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and layers of flavors, this Tomato and Cannellini Bean Pasta is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a casual dinner party or meal prepping for the week, this recipe has got you covered. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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An easy, quick, and tasty recipe. The flavors are wonderfully different as they are combined and meld together.

Provided by Joelene Craver

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
  • Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 592.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

CANNELLINI-BEAN PASTA WITH BEURRE BLANC



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This recipe, like so many great straightforward, inexpensive go-tos, starts with little more than a can of beans - then transforms it into a luxurious meal. Jack Monroe, the British food writer, uses a classic beurre blanc to do that work, simmering a splash of wine, vinegar and butter together, then tipping it into a pot of boiling beans and pasta, letting the liquid reduce to a starchy, nearly creamy consistency. If you think of beurre blanc as fancy and fussy, this simple, unexpected use for it may change your mind. You can also build on the basic recipe, adding a bunch of chopped chard or mustard greens in with the sauce, or covering the top with torn herbs.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, beans, noodles, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 shallot or small white onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup small pasta, like shells
Kosher salt and black pepper
Grated Parmesan, Pecorino Romano or other strong hard cheese, to finish

Steps:

  • Add the beans and stock to a large pot, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While the beans cook, combine the wine, vinegar, shallot and butter in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low for about 15 minutes, shaking the pan as the liquid reduces to keep it from burning. Turn off the heat, and set the beurre blanc aside.
  • Stir the pasta into the beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, about 10 more minutes. Stir in the beurre blanc, and season generously with salt and pepper. Serve with a little grated cheese on top.

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.

TOMATO AND CANNELLINI BEAN PASTA



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I love pasta salads but am trying to steer away from ones that are dressed in mayo and this one from Super Food Ideas looks like a good one. Cooking time will depend on your pasta.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

350 g penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 zucchini (medium diced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
250 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
400 g cannellini beans (darined and rinsed)
2 teaspoons lemon rind (finely grated)
1/3 cup basil (fresh leaves shredded)
parmesan cheese (finely grated to serve)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until tender and then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat and cook zucchini, stirring for 5 minutes or until just tender and then add garlic, cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant and then add tomatoes and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes or until just starting to collapse.
  • Add pasta, beans and lemon rind and season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Divide between bowls and top with basil and parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 456.1, Carbohydrate 98.1, Fiber 19.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 16.5

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

CANNELLINI BEANS, SPINACH, TOMATOES AND PASTA



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This is an easy-to-make, healthful and inexpensive meal for those cold, dark winter weeknights. It tastes much fancier than it is. You can do most of the prep and sauce cooking while you boil the water for the pasta. Nice weeknight multitasking.

Provided by CookTilDone

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed with as much water squeezed out as possible (try putting it in a bowl or strainer and using a slotted spoon to push the water out)
3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
12 ounces whole wheat pasta, cooked. Penne works well

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 3-quart pan, add onions and cook over meduim heat till limp, but not browned.
  • Add garlic and stir until you can smell it, maybe a minute or two. It's key to prevent it from browning.
  • Add drained spinach and combine well with onion and garlic.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Stir in one can beans with their liquid.
  • Liquify the rest of the beans with their liquid in a food processor, or mash with a potato masher in a bowl. Stir them into the rest of the dish.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken, making sure it doesn't stick.
  • Add chicken broth a little at a time until you get the thickness you like. It should be thick, but thin enough to coat pasta.
  • Stir in oregano and basil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more olive oil if desired.
  • Serve over hot pasta with grated Parmesan cheese. You can add a little heat with some red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 861.3, Carbohydrate 144.8, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 14.6, Protein 39.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be. If you can, use homegrown tomatoes or tomatoes from a local farmers market.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When you're cooking the tomatoes, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the tomatoes from cooking evenly and will result in a watery sauce.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Once the sauce has simmered, taste it and season it with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use can make a big difference in the final dish. Use a good quality pasta that will hold its shape when cooked.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.

Conclusion:

This tomato and cannellini bean pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The creamy cannellini beans and the sweet tomatoes pair perfectly together, and the fresh basil adds a pop of brightness. This dish is also very versatile; you can add other vegetables, such as zucchini or spinach, or you can use different types of pasta. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tomato and cannellini bean pasta a try.

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