Three Bean Pasta. Green beans, black beans, and kidney beans sautéed with garlic and oil and mixed with diced tomatoes and farfalle pasta.
A nutrient packed simple and quick pasta recipe. This three bean pasta recipe may not look the best, but it tastes great, and is super filling. To keep this dish under 30 minutes, while the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the recipe.
I am choosing to add the garden fresh green beans straight to the dish while sautéing. If you prefer more tender green beans, I recommend you boil or steam the green beans for about 5 minutes before adding them into this recipe.
I find, with the green beans from my garden, the need to boil or the steam the beans is a unnecessary step. The green beans are so tasty and sweet right off the plant so I like to preserve as much flavor as possible, thus I skip the precooking.
The green beans in this three beans pasta recipe are flat Italian style green beans from Burpee Seeds. The variety is Early Bush Italian. The flavor is outstanding and the plants grow well here in Maryland.
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 Three Bean Pasta
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the farfalle according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the farfalle is cooking, in a large skillet add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to high heat. Next, add in the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in the green beans and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally. Next, add in the diced tomatoes (with liquid), black beans (with liquid), kidney beans (with liquid), salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Brining the Recipe Together:
- Continuing on medium heat add in the cooked pasta and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
How To Serve This Three Bean Pasta:
- Place the three bean pasta in a large serving bowl and serve with crusty Italian bread.
- Alternatively, serve this three bean pasta as a side dish with chicken, pork, or beef.
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The Recipe
Three Bean Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb. farfalle
- 2 cups green beans fresh
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz.
- 1 can black beans 15 oz.
- 1 can kidney beans 15 oz.
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the farfalle according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the farfalle is cooking, in a large skillet add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to high heat. Next, add in the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in the green beans and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally. Next, add in the diced tomatoes (with liquid), black beans (with liquid), kidney beans (with liquid), salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Brining it All Together:
- Continuing on medium heat add in the cooked pasta and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
To Serve:
- Place the three bean pasta in a large serving bowl and serve with crusty Italian bread.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
I grew a lot of green beans this year in the garden, so I have been looking for ways to incorporate them into recipes. In this recipe I added in black beans and red kidney beans to make it a three bean dish. You can easily add or remove varieties of beans to make this dish yours.
I like to use farfalle pasta because the shape really holds the sauce well. This creates a flavorful experience in each bite.
Here is another great farfalle pasta to try: Farfalle Pasta with Vegetables.
I included the liquid from the cans of beans and diced tomatoes to create the sauce. You can simmer the sauce as needed to get the thickness you prefer. This recipe is designed for a medium thickness, so if you prefer something different, add or reduce the amount of simmer time accordingly.
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