WHITE BEANS & BOW TIES

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When we have fresh veggies, we toss them with pasta shapes like penne or bow ties. For add-ins, think heirloom tomatoes, onion and garlic. -Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta (about 6 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large tomatoes, chopped (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, beans, olives and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until tomatoes are softened, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in pasta and enough pasta water to moisten as desired. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein.