butterfly pasta with cannellini beans

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Butterfly pasta with cannellini beans2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves minced garlic1 large can (28oz) diced tomatoes with their liquid2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans with their liquid (or use white beans)1 package (16 oz) farfalle butterfly pasta (I used whole wheat/take a little longer to cook)1 bunch fresh basil, leaves only, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup loosely packed)salt and pepper to tastegrated parmesan cheeese for serving
Directions

In a large skillet, heat the oil and the garlic. When the garlic sizzles, add the tomatoes and the beans (with liquid). Bring it to a low boil and simmer for 20mins, or until pasta is ready.
Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package.
Add the basil to the tomato sauce about a minute before you drain the pasta. Season with salt/pepper to taste.
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce or mix the pasta and sauce together in a large metal bowl. Serve and top with parmesan cheese

Serving Size: makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMPETTICREW.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 417.1
  • Total Fat: 7.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 252.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 79.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 28.5 g
  • Protein: 20.9 g

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