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Pomodoro Pasta with White Beans & Olives

Pomodoro Pasta with White Beans & Olives

Capture the flavor of vine-ripened tomatoes with this elegant-yet-quick, fresh tomato sauce. Although it's an uncooked sauce, the beans are heated briefly in the olive oil and garlic to infuse them with flavor.

Nutirion Profile: Heart Healthy High Calcium High Fiber High Potassium Low Cholesterol Low Sat Fat

Serves Prep Time Total Time
2 25 min 30 min

Directions

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces whole-wheat pasta shells, tubetti, ziti or rigaton
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 15-ounce c cannellini beans, rinsed
  • 1 large clov garlic, minced
  • 2 ripe medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoon oil-cured black olives, (see Tips for Two), pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoon freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Cooking Instruction

Step 1

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add tomatoes, olives, basil and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Divide the pasta between 2 plates and top with the bean mixture and cheese.

Nutrition

  • Serving: Per serving
  • Calories: 481
  • Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Dietary Fiber: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Potassium: 816mg
  • Sodium: 906mg
  • Exchanges: 5 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat
  • Carbohydrate Servings:

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