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.

Black Beans and Rice

This recipe is so easy, it kills me. Really, I would never guess it's a 3 ingredient wonder (maybe 5 if you count salt and pepper). You can eat it alone, we'll have it as a "main" dish with some kind of veggie on the side. Add it to your eggs in the morning with some salsa- it is so versatile and SO GOOD!

If I know we're going to have a quick dinner night- I'll cook up a pot of brown rice to have at the ready- that makes this come together so fast!

Recipe from here.

Black Beans and Rice

2 cups of cooked brown rice (warm or room temperature)
1 15 oz. can black beans- rinsed and drained
1 T. coconut oil
salt and pepper to taste

Mix it all together and enjoy!