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Reviewed: May 29, 2008

Good basic recipe for when you are in a pinch and can't make it to the store or are low on funds. Please doctor it up and add spices, or cheese, it needs something to make it better.

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KATEFOODFUN

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Alexandria, Virginia, USA Living In: High Point, North Carolina, USA
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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2008

This was one of those nights where I desperately needed groceries but didn't want to go. So I searched for a recipe that contained ingredients I did have and "wa-la" Pasta and Beans it is! A good start for a side dish but here is what I added/changed. I sauteed onion and garlic in olive oil, drained and rinsed beans, tossed in the beans and a can of diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings. Then I added the drained pasta (reserving a 1/4 cup pasta liquid) and tossed this all together. I sprinkled with a little extra olive oil, parm cheese, red pepper flakes and balsamic vinegar. I served it next to Herb Crusted Chicken and everyone ate it very well!

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JAK3G

	Cooking Level: Intermediate
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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2007

Simple, healthy, but lacking something. I have used a similar recipe that adds, garlic, lemon and sage. It is much tastier!

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Michele G.

	Cooking Level: Intermediate
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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2006

After reading the instructions on this dish, I thought it needed a little something more. I added italian seasoning while simmering, dropped in some spinach leaves once the simmering was complete (they wilt almost immediately w/ heat) & I included a few tablespoons pasta water (a tip I always see mentioned on the cooking shows). I thought it was tasty and will likely make again.

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Elizabeth P

	Cooking Level: Beginning Home Town: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2006

Good but very basic recipe, so adding your own twist is needed. I added garlic to the sauted onions, as others had suggested. I also added cumin, chili powder, and crushed pepper, along with the corn cut from a leftover cob. I used pinto beans (all I had, and I drained them first), and added one 15 oz. can of peeled tomatoes. I served it with whole grain penne, and it was delicious.

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2005

This was very bland. It does need extra spice. Also the beans went mushy, so don't cook them too long. If I were to do it again I definitely would take the advice of some other reviewers and add garlic and seasonings. Also, canned chopped tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano would be a good substitute for the tomotoes. I wonder if I was supposed to drain the beans. Usually you do, but this recipe doesn't specify.

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COOKINGSHERRI


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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2004

My husband and I enjoyed this recipe, however I did add more spice to it. To the oil and onions I added 2 gloves of garlic, finely chopped. When it was time to put in the beans I added some fresh ground black pepper, salt, and some of the "emeril lagase" seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. The beans provided a kind of "buttery" flavor, and the extra seasoning added more depth. I might make this again... Beano might need to be added in the next batch...

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BEANIE12977


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Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2004

This recipe was blech. It was too sour, and the beans and the pasta dont go well together. I would definitely not make this again.

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MichelleKD


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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2004

this pasta dish was easy & tasted good. one addition i made was chopped a large clove of garlic & sauteed it in olive oil before adding the onions. thanks jen!

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LESLIE30

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2004

It was good, but to make it even tastier. Sautee some bacon and crumble it up then add to mix, also add parsley, bay leaf and a splash of white wine. Red onion is also good to use.

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LINDALEEV


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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2004

This was really good - and fast! I added lots of salt, and next time I'll saute some garlic with the onions.

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Shelly


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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2004

Absolutely delicious. I made this for friends one night and everyone loved it. Easy but tasty.

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MLLYEL

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
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Reviewed: May 11, 2004

Needs some added spice. I added some fresh ground black pepper and a tablespoon of oregano. Nothing can beat this for a FAST and healthy meal at a bargain price!

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JESSJ


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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2003

I tried this recipe last night and my kids said it was a keeper. The only thing I did different was to saute a little garlic with the onion because we LOVE garlic.

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ASKMOM


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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2003

This was absolutely delicious! I love Italian cooking and cuisine and cook it often. This was a simple, yet delicious and satisfying meal. I doubled the entire recipe to make sure I'd have a lot of leftovers. I also added some crushed red peppers in the sautee'ing process since I like food with a little kick. This was wonderful! Thanks Jen!

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ChicagoRN2

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA Living In: Springboro, Ohio, USA
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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2003

I doubled this recipe and took it in a casserole dish to a pot luck. Everyone loved it, including my husband! The hardest part was finding the beans, but it was worth the extra effort.

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2003

Absolutely YUMMY!!! Great dish for Winter or Summer. So simple, yet so DELISH!! Even my kids liked it! Gotta LOVE that!!

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