White Beans with Rigatoni

SUBMITTED BY: Carol Gaus 

"'My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta,' shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. 'This quick-to-fix recipe makes a wonderful after-work meal served with whole wheat rolls and a salad with light vinaigrette dressing.'"
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces rigatoni or large tube pasta
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney or cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir int the mushrooms; cook about 5 minutes longer or until mushrooms are almost tender.
  2. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, sage, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the kale. Return to boil. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until kale is wilted and tender. Drain pasta; add to bean mixture and heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 319 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 537 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 14 g protein.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 10, 2008 by Brooke789 
This was really good! I made a few changes just based on what I had on hand. I added bell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2008 by Ngaire 
Ok, this was delicious - the fresh sage really gave it a lovely flavour. I used small white... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 10, 2008 by Amy L 
I cubed a couple small chicken breasts and sauted them with the onions. Made this pretty much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 28, 2008 by Cheryl L 
Very easy, tasty pasta- my whole family loved it. Even my very picky 12 year old daughter ate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on may 28, 2008 by SLS73 
This was a good, one pot, pretty healthy meal. I omitted the sage (I don't like sage) so the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2009 by SunnyByrd 
I made this on the fly tonight (I had planned to do something else and was missing an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2009 by Libby 
I use whole wheat rigatoni and double the kale to make this meal extra healthy. My grocery... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2009 by CSYJNAMOM 
yummy! I made this today and used whole grain pasta and added a jar of artichokes to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on may 28, 2009 by Fit&Healthy Mom 
This recipe was fabulous! Very easy to prepare and it tasted delicious. I didn't have any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2009 by Meowza 
Really good but would be better with some chicken! MORE


 
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