Double Bean Pasta with Tomatoes

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and wholesome Double Bean Pasta with Tomatoes! Featuring a medley of tender white beans, crisp green beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Tossed with al dente pasta and infused with garlic, fresh basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes, it strikes the perfect balance between comforting and refreshing. Finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this vegetarian pasta recipe is both hearty and nourishing. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy nights or casual entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1.5 cups cooked white beans (e.g., cannellini or Great Northern beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.

Step 4

Stir in the white beans and green beans. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring, until the green beans are tender but still crisp.

Step 5

Season the mixture with red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetable mixture. If the pasta seems dry, stir in some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1365.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1625.1

Total Fat 59.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 3082.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 70.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 912.0mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 3296.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 50.3%