Lena's Pasta Fazul

Tender cannellini beans are tossed with hot pasta, Parmesan cheese and a savory tomato sauce flavored with garlic, onion, carrot, basil, parsley, oregano and a dash of red pepper flakes.

• Calories: 594 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 pound uncooked pasta
• 3 cups whole peeled tomatoes, sliced
• 2 cups drained canned cannellini beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot, parsley, basil, oregano and red pepper. Saute until onions become tender.

Step 2

Stir in the tomatoes plus 1/2 cup of their can juices. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and stir frequently for 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the cannellini beans, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Cook pasta in 4 quarts of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and toss pasta with 2 tablespoons olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Add pasta to cannellini bean mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately.