Welcome to the delightful world of Pasta and Beans, a scrumptious recipe brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com! 🍝✨ This hearty dish falls under the Weeknight category, making it a perfect choice when you crave a wholesome meal but are short on time. With a prep time of 2 hours, including the time it takes to cook those flavorful cannellini beans, you’ll be indulging in a culinary masterpiece that’s sure to earn you rave reviews.
Let’s embark on this culinary adventure, shall we? Here’s your detailed guide to crafting the perfect Pasta and Beans dish:
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Cannellini beans | 700 – 800g |
| Rigatoni pasta | 200g |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Unsmoked bacon | – |
| Sage | 1 sprig |
| Rosemary | 1 sprig |
| Olive oil | 4 tablespoons |
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1767.9
- Fat Content: 11.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3g
- Cholesterol Content: 168mg
- Sodium Content: 89.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 324.1g
- Fiber Content: 51.5g
- Sugar Content: 8.7g
- Protein Content: 97.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beans:
- Cook the beans over gentle heat for 45 minutes to an hour (or an hour-and-a-half if using dried beans, after soaking in water with herbs and garlic for a couple of hours).
- Avoid adding salt at this stage, as it can toughen the skins.
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Create the Bean Purée:
- Purée the cooked beans, herbs, and garlic using a vegetable mill, ensuring to eliminate any husks.
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Sauté Aromatic Goodness:
- In a saucepan, sauté the garlic, rosemary, sage, and cubed bacon in 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Let the enticing aromas fill your kitchen.
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Blend and Season:
- Pour the bean purée into the saucepan with the sautéed ingredients. Season lightly with salt and red hot pepper to taste. Stir well to blend the flavors and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Add Pasta to the Mix:
- Throw in the rigatoni pasta into the purée. Cook until firm, adjusting the consistency with a bit of the bean cooking water, if needed. Aim for a thick and hearty soup.
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Finishing Touch:
- Enjoy it hot, or elevate the experience by heating it up with a drizzle of premium olive oil.
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Optional Additions:
- For an extra touch, leave a few beans whole and add them to the saucepan with the purée. Some chefs suggest including a carrot in the mirepoix (omit bacon) or enhancing the soup with a hint of tomato or tomato concentrate (paste).
With your culinary skills and a touch of creativity, this Pasta and Beans recipe is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures. Share this delightful creation with friends and family, and let the compliments pour in! Happy cooking! 🎉🍽️
