Vegetarian Pasta Sauce With Kidney Beans And Whole

Name: Vegetarian Pasta Sauce With Kidney Beans And Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 green onions, with tops,chopped; 1 large red onions or 1 large white onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 225 g mushrooms, sliced; 2 stalks celery & leaves, chopped; 2 2 medium green bell peppers or 2 medium yellow bell peppers, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (I use dried beans and soak and cook them, no canned stuff for us); 450 g chopped tomatoes; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dry red wine (or alternatively you can use 2 cups vegetable stock, I use chicken stock for a non-veg flavour); 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; fresh ground black pepper; salt; 350 g whole wheat pasta; 150 g mozzarella cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 green onions, with tops,chopped
1 large red onions or 1 large white onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
225 g mushrooms, sliced
2 stalks celery & leaves, chopped
2 2 medium green bell peppers or 2 medium yellow bell peppers, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (I use dried beans and soak and cook them, no canned stuff for us)
450 g chopped tomatoes
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine (or alternatively you can use 2 cups vegetable stock, I use chicken stock for a non-veg flavour)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
fresh ground black pepper
salt
350 g whole wheat pasta
150 g mozzarella cheese, grated

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan.
2
Add onions and garlic and saute until onions soften, this should take 2-3 minutes.
3
Add all the other ingredients, one after the other in quick succession except pasta and cheese, and bring to a boil.
4
Cover and simmer, covered, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Remove bay leaf before serving.
6
Cook noodles, omitting salt.
7
Rinse and drain.
8
Serve sauce over hot pasta.
9
Keep the grated cheese on the side to garnish into individual plates.

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 green onions, with tops,chopped, 1 large red onions or 1 large white onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Pasta Sauce With Kidney Beans And Whole Wheat 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!

Vegetarian Pasta Sauce With Kidney Beans And Whole Wheat Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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