Best Mediterranean Penne Pasta And Beans Recipes
GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS
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
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
PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS
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
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.
MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE PENNE
Categories Olive Pasta Tomato Sauté Kid-Friendly Feta Summer Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon. Add onion and eggplant to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat until eggplant is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Stir in capers. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with olive oil. Mix in eggplant sauce, feta, olives and bacon. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
MEDITERRANEAN PENNE
I don't know how this recipe came to be, I've altered it so frequently I don't even remember my original recipe. My newest alteration? Incorporating sundried tomatoes! My husband says it was my best yet, so I'm posting it. Play around with it, I'd love to hear your honest reviews and comments.
Provided by - Carla -
Categories Penne
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook penne according to package directions.
- (I sometimes like to add vegetable boullion to the water during cooking to give the penne a little extra flavor); Drain and set aside.
- In a large wok style pan combine onions, peppers, garlic and Italian herbs with olive oil and sauteé until tender crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Mix in the kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes, cook another 2 minutes, or until heated through.
- Add the cooked penne, feta and freshly ground black pepper to the pan and toss gently to mix.
- Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until feta begins to melt.
- Top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA AND BEANS
Beans cooked with tomatoes and spinach provide a perfect topping for your pasta dinner that's ready in 30 minutes - perfect if you love Mediterranean cuisine.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning and sugar; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
- Add spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently.
- To serve, arrange cooked penne on large serving platter. Top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 8 g
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