PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, finely chopped
3 T olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 t crushed red pepper
5 oz. julienned sun-dried tomatoes, drained (or 6 sun-dried tomato halves, coarsely chopped)
2 c. canned white beans (cannellini)
1/4 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 T chopped fresh basil
1/4 t salt
1/2 lb cavatelli or medium pasta shells
Freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook onion in medium skillet over low heat until soft, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; saute for 2 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes, beans, chopped parsley, 3 T of the basil, salt and 1/4 c. water; bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding extra water as needed to maintain consistency. Cook pasta; drain and place in large serving bowl. Add bean-tomato mixture; toss until well combined. Sprinkle with remaining basil and the cheese; garnish with parsley.