Fresh Pomodoro Pasta, White Beans & Olives

 

Capture the flavor of vine-ripe tomatoes with this elegant yet ultra-quick fresh tomato sauce. Although it's an uncooked sauce, the beans are heated briefly in the olive oil and garlic just to flavor them.

Prep Time:25 minutes
Ready in:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ease of Prep:Easy
Recipe Ingredients
 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta shells , tubetti, ziti or rigatoni
 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans , rinsed
 1 large clove garlic , minced
 1 pound ripe tomatoes , diced (about 3 cups)
 1/4 cup oil-cured black olives , pitted (see Tip) and chopped
 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil
 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  Freshly ground pepper to taste
 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese


Recipe Directions
  1. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add tomatoes, olives, basil, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. To serve, divide the pasta among 4 plates and top with sauce and cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Tip: Press down on olives with the side of a heavy knife to split them open and make removing the pits easier.

Health Advantages: high fiber, low sat fat, low cholesterol, high potassium, high calcium, heart healthy.

Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 4
 Amount Per serving
 Calories:508 cal  Carbohydrate Servings:4 1/2
 Carbohydrates:63 g Dietary Fiber:13 g Cholesterol:4 mg
 Fat:16 g Sodium:865 mg Saturated Fat:3 g
 Protein:16 g Potassium:628 mg Monounsaturated Fat:6 g
 Nutrition Bonus:Vitamin C (60% daily value), Iron (35% dv), Folate (32% dv), Potassium (27% dv).
 Exchanges:3 1/2 starch, 3 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 2 fat


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