Bean Bolognese Recipe

Name: Bean Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce can salad beans or other beans (see Tip), rinsed, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided; 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 14-ounce can salad beans or other beans (see Tip), rinsed, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup white wine
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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1. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Mash 1/2 cup beans in a small bowl with a fork.
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2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and bay leaf; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add wine; increase heat to high and boil until most of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes (with juices), 2 tablespoons parsley and the mashed beans. Bring to a lively simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Add the remaining whole beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
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3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in the boiling water until just tender, about 9 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
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4. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Top with the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan and the remaining parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14-ounce can salad beans or other beans (see Tip), rinsed, divided, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Bean Bolognese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bean Bolognese

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