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three bean pasta
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Three Bean Pasta

Green beans, black beans, and kidney beans sautéed with garlic and oil and mixed with diced tomatoes and farfalle pasta.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Keyword: black beans, diced tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, farfalle, Garlic, green beans, kidney beans
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Tom Papia
Cost: $$

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.

Notes

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. 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal