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Bow Tie Pasta with White Beans, Garlic & Parmesan

This vegetarian main dish is so flavorful, you won't even miss the meat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 15 ounce cans Cannellini Beans
  • Red Pepper Flakes to Taste
  • Generous Drizzle of Olive Oil
  • 4 Ribs Celery, chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 Large Ripe Tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • Chopped Fresh Basil
  • 1 Pound Bow Tie, Penne, or Rigatoni
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat a good drizzle of olive oil in a skillet (I use my Our Place skillet) and add garlic, red pepper flakes and celery. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes or until celery is tender.
  3. Add beans, chopped tomato, dried basil, salt and black pepper. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  4. Toss bean mixture with hot pasta and top generously with Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and another grind of black pepper.

Notes