Quick Pasta with Beans
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- 12 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A hearty and speedy Italian pasta dish packed with creamy borlotti and cannellini beans, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of chili heat. The combination of beans and mixed pasta creates a comforting, protein‑rich meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Method
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pot and sauté the finely chopped onions, diced carrot, and celery stalk until softened.
Add a pinch of chili pepper and continue to cook for another minute.
Stir in the precooked borlotti beans, a splash of water, a pinch of salt, and a sprig of rosemary; simmer briefly.
Add the cubed potatoes, more water if needed, and let them soften.
In a separate pot, cook the mixed pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
When the pasta is ready, drain it and add it to the bean and vegetable mixture.
Stir in the precooked cannellini beans, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper; heat through for the last two minutes.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra rosemary.
Tips while you cook
- Sauté vegetables first
- Cook the onions, carrot, and celery until softened before adding the beans.
- Cook pasta separately
- Boil the mixed pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and add to the bean mixture.
- Add cannellini beans at the end
- Stir in the cannellini beans, olive oil, and pepper, heating for the final two minutes.
- Keep water for potatoes
- Add extra water when cooking the cubed potatoes.
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