White Bean Tuscan Pasta

Calling all pasta lovers! Are you looking to shake up your pasta game this week? Why not try this delicious white bean and Tuscan pasta. It’s delicious, nutritious and definitely a crowd pleaser.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (227 g) dry penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup cooking cream (20% M.F.)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 cup white beans (see tips)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup kale, chopped, center ribs and stems removed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta per package directions, set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in onion and garlic, stirring until fragrant, 3-4 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
  3. Add tomato paste and stir for an additional 2 minutes until it starts to darken in colour.
  4. Add cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a slight simmer. Adjust for seasoning.
  5. Toss in beans, tomatoes and kale and let cook together for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Add in the pasta and pasta water. Mix well.
  7. Serve with additional parmesan if desired.

Notes

Tips

  1. White beans include white kidney, cannellini, navy and great northern beans.
  2. A 398 mL can of beans, drained and rinsed will yield a little more than a cup of cooked beans.

Nutrition

Nutrients per serving (1/4 of recipe): 371 Calories, 8 g Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 11 mg Cholesterol, 60 g Carbohydrate, 6 g Fibre, 3 g Sugars, 16 g Protein, 420 mg Sodium, 561 mg Potassium, 4 mg Iron

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