Sundried tomato and pasta recipe with green beans for dinner time. Green beans, sundried tomatoes, and cannellini beans are sautéed with garlic and oil, then mixed with rotini pasta.
If you’re looking for a simple, flavorful dish to add to your weekly rotation, this sundried tomato and pasta recipe is a great one to try. It’s easy to make, comes together quickly, and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. The rich, slightly tangy flavor of sundried tomatoes pairs beautifully with garlic, olive oil, and herbs to create a satisfying meal that tastes like it took much more effort than it actually did.
This recipe is perfect when you want something comforting but still light and healthy. It also works well as a base; you can toss in spinach, white beans, olives, or grilled vegetables to make it your own. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding your family, this is a pantry-friendly, no-fuss recipe that delivers every time.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How To Make Sundried Tomato And Pasta Recipe
Preparing the Pasta
- Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package for al dente. Halfway through cooking, reserve 4 ounces of pasta water.
Preparing the Vegetables
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet or pot, add the olive oil and bring to high heat. Next, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the green beans, sundried tomatoes, salt, and ground black pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Lower to medium heat, add the cannellini beans with liquid, and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, on low heat, add the cooked pasta, pasta water, grated cheese, and cook for 2 minutes, mixing well to incorporate all the ingredients.
How To Serve Sundried Tomato And Pasta Recipe
- Place the sundried tomato and pasta recipe in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese (optional).
Invent Your Recipe
This sundried tomato and pasta recipe is the next version of my Pasta with Green Beans series of recipes. Pasta is versatile, so I recommend adding whichever vegetables you like to this dish. I would try spinach, zucchini, chard, asparagus, peas, carrots, or Brussels sprouts.
For an even more filling dish, add some grilled chicken, pork, or shrimp to this dish. Grill or bake up the meat separately and mix it into the recipe when you add the pasta.
I kept the seasoning to a minimum in this recipe to highlight the flavors of the fresh vegetables. However, add whichever herbs and spices you like to make this recipe yours.
For more ideas like this sundried tomato and past recipe check out my pasta recipes.
A good sundried tomato and pasta recipe is something worth holding onto. It’s a reliable, healthy dish idea that you can pull together on busy nights without sacrificing flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you get a pasta dish that feels vibrant and satisfying.
Keep a jar of sundried tomatoes in your pantry, and you’ll always be just a few steps away from a meal that’s easy to make and full of bold, rich taste. Enjoy mixing up the ingredients in this dish to invent your own version of this recipe.
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The Recipe
Sundried Tomato and Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 16 ounces green beans cut in half
- 4 ounces sundried tomatoes sliced
- 1 can cannellini beans with liquid 14-15 ounces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces pasta water
- 2 tablespoons grated cheese plus more to serve
Instructions
Preparing the Pasta
- Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package for al dente. Halfway through cooking, reserve 4 ounces of pasta water.
Preparing the Vegetables
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet or pot, add the olive oil and bring to high heat. Next, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the green beans, sundried tomatoes, salt, and ground black pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Lower to medium heat, add the cannellini beans with liquid, and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, on low heat, add the cooked pasta, pasta water, grated cheese, and cook for 2 minutes, mixing well to incorporate all the ingredients.
How To Serve
- Place the sundried tomato and pasta recipe in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese (optional).
Invent Your Recipe
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