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
- 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
- Protein 12.99 g Good Source
- Carbs 47.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 267.38 mg Moderate
- Fiber 8.33 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.64 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 80.27 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate
- Potassium 476.49 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅