Penne with Cannellini Beans and Anchovies

Elevate your weeknight pasta game with this irresistible recipe for Penne with Cannellini Beans and Anchovies. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines the briny richness of anchovy fillets with creamy cannellini beans, zesty lemon, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes, all tossed in perfectly al dente penne pasta. A quick sauté of garlic infuses the olive oil with aromatic depth, while fresh parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese add a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful pasta recipe is a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it with a crisp green salad or buttery garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal. Keywords: penne pasta recipe, anchovy pasta, cannellini beans, easy weeknight dinner, Mediterranean pasta.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams penne pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 6 pieces anchovy fillets
• 400 grams cannellini beans
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 50 grams parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 120 milliliters pasta cooking water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 milliliters of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Add the anchovy fillets to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until they melt into the oil.

Step 5

Drain and rinse the cannellini beans, then add them to the skillet along with the red chili flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Stir in the reserved pasta cooking water and simmer for another 2 minutes to create a light sauce.

Step 7

Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon zest, fresh parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.

Step 9

Add salt and black pepper to taste, then remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1219.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2594.8

Total Fat 75.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 104.5mg	0%
Sodium 10009.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 356.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 124.8g	0%

Vitamin D 480.0IU	0%
Calcium 979.5mg	0%
Iron 32.2mg	0%
Potassium 2634.8mg	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: 26.1%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 54.7%