For this white bean and tomato pasta, cannellini beans are pureed with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to make a smooth sauce. Lightly cooked tomatoes, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese and penne pasta complete the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 package penne pasta , 8 ounce
- 1 can cannellini beans , 15 ounce
- 2 garlics cloves
- 1 lemon , juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until cooked through but still firm to bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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2
Meanwhile, puree cannellini beans, garlic, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
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3
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, red pepper flakes, and cherry tomatoes to a skillet. Cook over medium heat until tomatoes are warmed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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4
Stir pureed bean sauce into the skillet; stir in Parmesan cheese and pasta. Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
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