Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped fine
 1 small onion, chopped fine
 2 ounces thinly sliced light-style ham, cut into 1/4-by-1-inch strips
 Chicken broth1/4 Cup (16 tbs), reduced
 1 16-ounce can salt-free whole tomatoes
 Cannellini beans1 Cup (16 tbs), drained, rinsed
 1 tablespoon double-concentrate tomato paste
 Chopped1 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Basil leaves1 Tablespoon, finely shredded
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Dried oregano1 Teaspoon
 1 pound pasta, cooked and drained

Directions

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic, onion, and ham over moderate-to-high heat.
When they begin to brown, after 3 to 5 minutes, add the broth, stirring and scraping to deglaze.
Then add the tomatoes, breaking them up with your hands, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
Simmer the sauce until it is thick but still slightly liquid, about 15 minutes.
Spoon over cooked pasta.
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