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Lena's Pasta Fazul

Name: Lena's Pasta Fazul
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 0.25 cup chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cups whole peeled tomatoes, sliced; 2 cups drained canned cannellini beans; 1 pound uncooked pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste

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My version of a classic. Cannellini beans, tomatoes and pasta. Healthy and satisfying.

Recipe by Lorna

Updated on July 14, 2022

Servings:

5

Yield:

4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups whole peeled tomatoes, sliced
2 cups drained canned cannellini beans
1 pound uncooked pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot, parsley, basil, oregano and red pepper. Saute until onions become tender.
Stir in the tomatoes plus 1/2 cup of their can juices. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and stir frequently for 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the cannellini beans, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Cook pasta in 4 quarts of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and toss pasta with 2 tablespoons olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Add pasta to cannellini bean mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

594	Calories
20g	Fat
84g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 594
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 319mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 84g	31%
Dietary Fiber 12g	42%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 22mg	111%
Calcium 219mg	17%
Iron 8mg	47%
Potassium 1093mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.