Heart Healthy Pasta with Olives and Beans Recipe
Try a quick and easy pasta bursting with the lively flavors of fresh basil, cannellini beans, and black olives. This lusciously bold bow-tie pasta dish comes together in less than 45 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
8 oz multigrain bow-tie pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup sliced black olives
Black pepper to taste
1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces and blanched
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp grated Romano cheese
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, and drain.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add cannellini beans and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are just heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives and pepper.
Step 3
Stir gently to combine, and cook until tomatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Add white wine and basil and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Serve pasta topped with sauce and sprinkled with cheese.
Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 410
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:410
total fat:11g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:2mg
sodium:590mg
total carb:67g
fibers:14g
proteins:17g
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