Orecchiette with White Beans & Pesto

Orecchiette with White Beans & Pesto
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Orecchiette with White Beans & Pesto a try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 19g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 462 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. A mixture of cannellini beans, plum tomatoes, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until garlic is fragrant.
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Add beans and tomatoes; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes release their liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Drain pasta and add to bean mixture.
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Add pesto; toss to combine. Divide into 4 equal servings. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In25 m.
Servings4
Health Score47
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