Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli With White Beans and Basil Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli With White Beans and Basil Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, or bow tie pasta; 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 1 cup tomato sauce

A high-protein Italian pasta and bean dish, vegetarian pasta e fagioli offers a satisfying meal.

⭐ 4.2 (68 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 10 minTotal: 20 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

Start boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt; cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 to 1/3 cup cooking water. Add beans to the pot, cover, and set aside.
In a separate skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté diced onions, minced garlic, fresh chopped basil, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper for 3 to 5 minutes until onions soften.
Transfer the sautéed mixture to the pasta pot over low heat. Stir in paprika and tomato sauce until blended and heated through, adjusting liquid consistency with reserved water as needed.
Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 372 kcal

Carbohydrate: 53 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 14 g

Protein: 16 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 1569 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 12 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g