PENNE WITH VEGGIES AND BLACK BEANS
Chock-full of zucchini, tomatoes, sweet pepper and carrots, this hearty pasta dish puts your garden harvest to good use. For variety, I sometimes add one-half cup of salsa or one-half cup of thickened teriyaki sauce. -Vickie Spoerle, Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the beans., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Add tomato and remaining olive oil; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
PENNE WITH ALMOND PESTO AND GREEN BEANS
Provided by Julia Turshen
Categories Pasta Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Parmesan Basil Almond Green Bean Spring Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pulse garlic, basil, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and pulse again until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, and add green beans 30 seconds before pasta is al dente. Drain pasta and green beans, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to pesto. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
- Transfer pasta mixture to a serving bowl or platter and top with Parmesan and remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
PASTA WITH PESTO AND GREEN BEANS
Make pasta with pesto and you make pasta a whole lot better. Homemade pesto brings your cold pasta and green salad game to the next level. Get out the basil, pecans and garlic and try Pasta with Pesto and Green Beans yourself.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding beans to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
- Meanwhile, pulse basil, nuts and garlic in food processor until coarsely chopped. Add dressing; process until mixture forms thick paste.
- Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water. Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add basil mixture and reserved cooking water; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
- Add remaining ingredients just before serving; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g
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