Thursday, September 15, 2011

White Beans and Penne Pasta

This one is quick (35 min), super easy, really good, and I think I always have all the ingredients on hand. (minus fresh rosemary- my plant scorched this summer and I've yet to replant. Bummer)

 White Beans and Penne Pasta
from Zonya Foco's Lickety-Split Meals*


1 T olive oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges
2 cloves minced garlic            
        Saute 3 or 4 minutes in a large pan over medium-high heat


2 cans (14.5 oz each) stewed tomatoes
2 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Great Northern Beans- rinsed and drained
        Add and simmer 10 minutes. Use this time to put together a tossed salad.


6 oz. Penne pasta
        Stir in and set timer for 10 minutes. 


2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 Tablespoon fresh**
         Mix together in a small bowl. Microwave on high for 30  seconds. 
         Prepare the servings of pasta and drizzle rosemary oil over each serving. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.


* I love the lay-out of Zonya's recipes. I wish all recipes used her lay-out- so easy to read and follow!
**fresh rosemary is way better- when you use the dried- you feel like you have twigs on your pasta- but with the fresh- you have the nice flavor and a nice texture.

2 comments:

  1. Do you know who has two huge barrel size bushes of Rosemary in their front yard? me.

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  2. What?! Yay! Now I can stop by and hack at your bush anytime I want! (Right?)

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