Penne With Cannellini Beans And Anchovies Recipe

Name: Penne With Cannellini Beans And Anchovies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 flat anchovies, patted dry; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 small onion, chopped into small bits; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 cup cannellini beans or 1 cup other white beans, rinsed and drained; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 3/4 lb penne or 3/4 lb other penne pasta; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, minced
6 flat anchovies, patted dry
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small onion, chopped into small bits
1 small red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup cannellini beans or 1 cup other white beans, rinsed and drained
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 lb penne or 3/4 lb other penne pasta
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Combine first 3 ingredients and mince to form paste.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat 1/8 cup olive oil in a large(large enough to cook pasta, as well) nonreactive pot over medium high heat.
4
Add breadcrumbs and cook 3-4 minutes, until crisp, stirring constantly.
5
Stir in Italian seasoning and pepper, to taste.
6
Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
7
Wipe pot clean with a paper towel.
8
Heat remaining oil in same pot over medium high heat.
9
Saute onion and red pepper, till soft(about 5 minutes).
10
Add garlic paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic begins to soften.
11
Stir in beans, tomato, and salt & pepper to taste.
12
Cook about 1 minute until heated throughout.
13
Transfer to a large bowl.
14
Using same pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water 5 minutes.
15
Add spinach and cook another 5 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
16
Drain through a colander, removing as much liquid as possible.
17
Lightly stir pasta into bean mixture.
18
Serve sprinkled with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

791

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, minced, 6 flat anchovies, patted dry, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 small onion, chopped into small bits, and more.

Yes, Penne With Cannellini Beans And Anchovies 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!

Penne With Cannellini Beans And Anchovies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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