Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Greens And Beans Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Greens And Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cranberry beans in their pods (1 cup, shelled); 1 bay leaf; 6 sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried; Olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 1 or 2 bunches of sturdy greens such as kale, collards, or mustard greens; 1 medium-sized red onion, finely diced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 pound penne or other short pasta; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound cranberry beans in their pods (1 cup, shelled)
1 bay leaf
6 sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Olive oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 medium carrot, finely diced
1 or 2 bunches of sturdy greens such as kale, collards, or mustard greens
1 medium-sized red onion, finely diced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 pound penne or other short pasta
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

1
Remove the beans from their pods and place in a small sauce pan with a quart of water, bay leaf, half the sage, the carrot, 1 clove of the garlic, and a little olive oil. Bring to a boil and cook until the beans are creamy and tender, 20-40 minutes depending on size and age of the beans. Add more water if needed to keep the beans just a bit soupy, which will be a component of the sauce later. Season to taste.
2
Chop the greens and heat a second pan with some olive oil, then add the onion and cook gently until soft. Add the remaining 3 garlic cloves, the remaining sage, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. After a couple minutes, add the greens along with a splash of bean cooking water or water from the tap, and cook until tender.
3
In the meantime, bring a large pot of salty water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente.

538

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cranberry beans in their pods (1 cup, shelled), 1 bay leaf, 6 sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried, Olive oil, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Greens And Beans Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!