Serves: 6
Ingredients
4 cups (about 12 oz.) uncooked rotelle (or other spiral pasta)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. dried basil (or 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil)
1 tsp. pepper
2 cups julienne (matchstick) carrots
1 medium red or yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, quartered
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Cook and drain pasta according to package instructions.
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add basil, pepper, carrots and bell pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in pasta, beans, tomato sauce and artichokes. Cook 5 minutes, stirring.
Sprinkle with cheese and enjoy!
I really enjoyed this dish. The beans really make up for not having any meat.
Recipe adapted from eatbetteramerica.com
Jake's Take:
ReplyDeleteAmanda will be the first to tell you: I don't like meals with no meat. With that said, this dish was absolutely fantastic. The white beans were sufficient in making the meal filling, and gave the pasta a different flavor from the norm. Add in the artichoke and the red peppers, and you have yourself a whirlwind of wonderful flavors. If I could change one thing, I would change the step "sprinkle with cheese." Provide a plethora of cheesy goodness, and pour it on like a rain storm.
*Note: I never recommend 'sprinkling cheese.' Cheese should be its own food group. If you do not feel the same, enjoy your sprinkling.
Pasta?! I live off that stuff. Just let me know when you want to adopt me. Amanda you are my culinary role model <3
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