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Parmesan Pasta with Cannellini Beans
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Pasta With Beans And Mixed Vegetables

This pasta and beans recipe is an easy to make meal that is both favorable and filling. The beans and pasta give you a winning combination of both protein and carbohydrates. 
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 196kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 1 c whole wheat pasta such as elbows
  • 1 c frozen mixed veggies
  • 15 oz can cannelini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ¼ c parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salty water to a boil and add whole wheat pasta of choice. About a minute prior to the end of cooking time, add in the frozen veggies.
  • Rinse and drain the beans in a mesh strainer over the sink.
  • When pasta has finished cooking, drain in the same mesh strainer on top of the beans.
  • Add all items back to the pot (pasta, veggies and beans.)
  • Drizzle olive oil over the pasta mixture then grate a clove of garlic on top (using a microplane.)
  • Add dried oregano and basil (using palm of hand to crush herbs and release oils.)
  • Stir in cheese and check for seasoning.
  • Add salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.1g | Protein: 8.4g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 249mg | Fiber: 6.7g