Quick Pasta And Bean Skillet Food

20-MINUTE SKILLET PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to instructions on the box. Rinse with warm water, set aside and keep warm.
• In a measuring cup, mix together half and half, cornstarch and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat up olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and spinach and sauté, stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add beans, salt, pepper and half and half mixture. Stir well. Cook for 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens up.
• Add cooked pasta and stir in gently. Remove from heat.
• Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

ONE-POT WHITE BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant and smells good, about 45 seconds.
• Add paprika, chili flakes, beans, black pepper, and give a good stir.
• Add hot water or low sodium vegetable broth, salt, turn to high heat and bring to the boil.
• Stir in pasta, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and cook stirring frequently. The amount of liquid is enough to partially cover the pasta (but keep an eye on it to make sure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot, and add a touch of water if needed).
• In the last 2 minutes of the pasta's cooking time, add fresh spinach, a handful at a time, and cherry tomatoes. Stir until the spinach is wilted, it takes a couple of minutes.
• Turn off the heat, finish the dish with freshly grated parmesan, and give a good stir until the cheese melts and the pasta looks well combined (taste and adjust the season according to your taste if needed).
• Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, more freshly ground black pepper and parmesan cheese if you like. Enjoy!

PASTA AND BEANS (PASTA E FAGIOLI)

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes over medium-low heat. As soon as the garlic begins to color, add the tomatoes and salt. With a wooden spoon, break up the larger pieces of tomato. Increase the heat slightly and sizzle for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked beans and enough bean water to cover. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta and simmer gently over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if necessary.

PASTA AND BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat all ingredients except cheese to boiling in 10-inch nonstick skillet; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

PASTA AND BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat all ingredients in skillet for 15 minutes and serve.

QUICK PASTA AND BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat all ingredients except cheese to boiling in 10-inch nonstick skillet.
• Reduce heat and cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.