Weeknight • Pasta
Cozy Tomato and White Bean Pasta
This comforting pasta dish features a rich tomato sauce, hearty white beans, and al dente pasta for an easy, flavorful meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Sometimes, all you need is a big bowl of comforting pasta, and this recipe delivers! It's super simple, budget-friendly, and comes together quickly using pantry staples. The combination of sweet tomatoes and creamy white beans makes for a surprisingly hearty and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 oz pasta (such as ditalini, small shells, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Step 3
Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, rinsed and drained cannellini beans, and sugar (if using). Bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Stir in the uncooked pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add a splash more broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
Step 5
Remove from heat, stir in ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Tips
- For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
- You can easily add a handful of fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking for extra greens.
- This dish makes fantastic leftovers – the flavors only deepen overnight!
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