Mediterranean Vegetable, White Bean & Feta Penne Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Vegetable, White Bean & Feta Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces whole-grain penne pasta; 1 cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed well; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium zucchini, cut into eighths lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips, then cut into 2-inch pieces; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta

Servings: persons

6 ounces whole-grain penne pasta
1 cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed well
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium zucchini, cut into eighths lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips, then cut into 2-inch pieces
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta

1
Cook penne for 12 minutes in boiling water, adding beans during the last minute of cooking.
2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, vinegar, basil, pepper flakes and salt; set aside.
3
Heat 1 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high, tilting skillet to coat bottom lightly.
4
Add zucchini and bell pepper and cook for 4 minutes or until edges begin to brown, stirring frequently.
5
Add remaining 2 cloves garlic and cook for 15 seconds, stirring constantly.
6
Remove from heat, stir in tomato mixture and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp oil.
7
Cover to keep warm.
8
Drain penne-bean mixture, place in a serving bowl, sprinkle evenly with rosemary and all but 1/4 cup feta.
9
Spoon zucchini mixture over top and finish with remaining feta.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces whole-grain penne pasta, 1 cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed well, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Vegetable, White Bean & Feta Penne 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.

Mediterranean Vegetable, White Bean & Feta Penne

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