Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Pasta and Beans


Despite New Year's resolutions, it's cold outside and my body is craving lots of carbs to keep it warm for the winter. This stew-like version of pasta e fagioli fills that need while sneaking plenty of veggies into the mix. Use whole grain pasta instead of regular and you'll still respect yourself in the morning.

Pasta e Fagioli
Recipe courtesy of Everyday Food

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 celery stalks, diced medium
2 carrots, diced medium
1 small red onion, diced medium
2 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 sprig oregano
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 Parmesan rind (optional), plus 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan for serving
1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini
1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

In a medium heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add celery, carrots, onion, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 9 minutes. Add oregano, tomatoes, broth, and Parmesan rind (if using). Increase heat to high and simmer rapidly until liquid thickens slightly, 5 minutes. Add pasta and cook, partially covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add beans and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. To serve, remove rind and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan. Serves 4.

19 comments:

  1. I also crave carbs those days and the pasta looks beautiful:) Have a yummy Tuesday, darling

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  2. Looks like a warm, hearty meal! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. this look delicious! I'm going to have to try this:)

    xo

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  5. Oh yum! That looks like the best sort of comfort food during cold days :) I think I'll have to make some this week! :)

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  6. Yes yes!!! We make this often! It is delish and makes a boatload!! My husband once forgot to put the leftovers away and I woke up to an almost full pot of it on the stove the next morning. :( So sad.

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  7. this looks so yummy - i will have to try it! definately craving comfort food, which is just such bad timing!

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  8. i haven't made this in forever!
    thanks for the reminder.

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  9. My lil' man looooooves beans, so I think this would be a winner with him!

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  10. this looks delicious! i am going to have to try this recipe asap! thanks for sharing.

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  11. ooo this looks even better than the actual pic in the magazine! yummy :)

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  12. i like the idea of it being a stew instead. yum

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  13. Yum... I love this type of pasta!

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  14. i'm the same way! despite my new years health kick, and can't go without carbs completely in winter. that's too cruel!

    xo Alison

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  15. It looks veryy yummy!! =)

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  16. Yummy! This sounds like perfect comfort food.

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  17. Great recipe! I just made a big pot of chili yesterday ahh comfort foods! YUM!

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  18. Oh my goodness! Yes please! I'm going to have to try this out- it sounds amazing.

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