Escarole And Cannellini Bean Pasta Recipe

Name: Escarole And Cannellini Bean Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound whole-wheat bowtie (or other shape) pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 ounces lowfat Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed, crumbled; 1 medium head escarole, rinsed, drained and chopped, about 8 cups; 1(14-ounce) can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 ounce grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

3/4 pound whole-wheat bowtie (or other shape) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces lowfat Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed, crumbled
1 medium head escarole, rinsed, drained and chopped, about 8 cups
1(14-ounce) can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce grated Parmesan

1
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
2
Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large, deep saute pan or 8-quart stockpot. Saute the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 1 minute. Stir in the sausage and cook until heated through and browned, about 4 minutes. Add the escarole and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, 1 cup of chicken stock, sage and red pepper flakes and simmer until the mixture is heated through and liquid is slightly reduced. Add the sausage-bean mixture to pasta and toss well, loosening with the additional 1/2 cup chicken stock if necessary. Season with freshly ground pepper and salt, to taste.
3
Divide among 4 pasta bowls and top with parmesan cheese.

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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: 3/4 pound whole-wheat bowtie (or other shape) pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Escarole And Cannellini Bean Pasta 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.

Escarole And Cannellini Bean Pasta

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