Pasta Ricca Recipe

Name: Pasta Ricca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups your choice of pasta; 3/4 cup hydrated black beans; 2 shallots; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon oil, devided; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon dark mustard; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon fried garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper; 4 large basil leafs; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lime juice

Servings: persons

1.5 cups your choice of pasta
3/4 cup hydrated black beans
2 shallots
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon oil, devided
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dark mustard
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon fried garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
4 large basil leafs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lime juice

1
Bring a lightly oiled saute pan to a high setting as you begin boiling your water for the noodles.
2
Coarsely chop the shallots and add to heated saute pan. Toss a few times and then add (1 tbsp) fennel seeds. Saute, turning constantly, until onions have blackened. Add (1 tbsp) mustard and continue to saute until mustard has reduced considerably. During this your water should have finished boiling, so add your noodles.
3
Remove shallots from heat and let sit to settle until the noodles have completely cooked.
4
Drain water, and set onto a medium heat, adding the last of the oil. Mix in (3/4 cup) black beans, margarine, shallots, salt, pepper, and crushed garlic. Cook and stir for a few minutes. Top with nutritional yeast and fresh basil, and turn off the heat. Continue to stir until consistent.

435

kcal

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Fat

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.5 cups your choice of pasta, 3/4 cup hydrated black beans, 2 shallots, 1 tablespoon margarine, and more.

Yes, Pasta Ricca 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!

Pasta Ricca

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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