Best Greek Pasta With Tomatoes And White Beans Recipes

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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.

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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Tomatoes flavored with basil, garlic and oregano are delicious when simmered with white cannellini beans and fresh spinach. Just serve over hot penne pasta and top with feta.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta per package directions until al dente.
  • Combine tomatoes and beans and boil over medium high heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach, cook for 2 more minutes stirring constantly.
  • Serve over pasta and sprinkle with feta and fresh basil.
  • If you want to make this to freeze:.
  • Combine beans, tomatoes, spinach and basil, and place in freezer bag.
  • Place feta in seperate small bag.
  • Freeze together.
  • Place penne in third bag and place in cool dark location.
  • To cook:.
  • Thaw completely.
  • Bring tomato & bean mix to boil for 10 minutes. Serve over al dente penne, and top with feta. Garnish with fresh basil if available.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 726.9, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 23.9

PENNE WITH PAN-ROASTED TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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This pasta dish is pretty spectacular. It's just a few ingredients that combine to make something fabulous-and that, in a nutshell, is the secret of Italian cooking. The roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic are rich and delicious, the beans add protein and texture, and the basil brings a fresh flavor.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound uncooked penne pasta
4 Roma tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can white beans
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and return it to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes in half, scrape the seeds out of each half with a small tool or your finger, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Peel the garlic and leave the cloves whole. Coarsely chop the basil leaves.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and garlic, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the garlic is soft. Remove the garlic from the pan and set aside. Put the beans in a strainer and rinse under running water. Drain the beans and add them to the pan, then remove the pan from the heat. Smash the garlic with a fork and add it to the drained pasta. Add the tomatoes and basil, stir well, and season with salt and pepper. Pour the pasta into a large serving bowl, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
  • Basil is native to India, though it's since become integral to the cooking of countries as far a field as Italy and Thailand. When it migrated to Italy, it became a symbol of love, with young women wearing sprigs in their hair to encourage their suitors.

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