Three Bean Pasta Recipe

Name: Three Bean Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 stick celery, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 bay leaf, halved; 14 ounces mixed beans, drained; 14 ounces chopped tomatoes; 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato paste; 2 ounces basil, shredded, plus a few leaves to garnish; 2 cups vegetable stock, hot; 3 12 ounces orecchietti pasta; 1 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly grated, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 bay leaf, halved
14 ounces mixed beans, drained
14 ounces chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato paste
2 ounces basil, shredded, plus a few leaves to garnish
2 cups vegetable stock, hot
3 12 ounces orecchietti pasta
1 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly grated, to serve

1
Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic.
2
Add a splash of water and cover.
3
Cook over a low to medium heat for 5-10min until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
4
Add the bay leaf, beans, chopped tomatoes, sundried tomato paste, shredded basil and stock.
5
Season, cover and bring to the boil.
6
Simmer rapidly for 15min.
7
Add the pasta to the pan and stir.
8
Put the lid back on and bring to a simmer.
9
Cook, following pasta pack instructions.
10
Remove both halves of the bay leaf and stir half the parmesan into the pan.
11
Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with remaining cheese and basil leaves.

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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: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 stick celery, finely chopped, 1 carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Three 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Three Bean Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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