Description
A comforting bowl of Pasta and Beans, perfect for chilly nights, filled with rich flavors and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, allowing the rich flavors to mingle.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, soaking up all that delicious broth!
- Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and, if you’d like, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for an indulgent touch.
Notes
Feel free to customize with favorite vegetables or beans. This dish can be made ahead and stored for easy meals throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg