Pasta and Beans
Pasta and Beans brings together al dente penne with tender cannellini beans, sweet sautéed onions, and juicy tomatoes for a rustic, comforting bowl. The sauce is mellow and lightly silky from the beans’ starch, with a fresh tomato brightness and a hint of olive oil richness. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a simple, satisfying lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta and Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan. Sauté the onion until tender. Stir in the tomatoes and the entire can of beans. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 3
Combine the pasta with the bean mixture and add salt to taste.
- Calories 284.02 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.99 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 47.29 g 17%
- Total Fat 5.34 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 267.38 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 8.33 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 2.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 476.49 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pasta and Beans is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cannellini Beans, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onion, and Penne Pasta. Each serving provides about 284.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta and Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Cannellini Beans, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Onion, Penne Pasta, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pasta and Beans?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta and Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pasta and Beans healthy?
- Pasta and Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 284.02 calories and 12.99 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 267.38 mg (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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