Whole grain pasta, beans, and plenty of fresh vegetables make this recipe a carb- and antioxidant-packed meal that will restock your energy stores after a run. It makes 8 hearty portions, so save any leftovers for lunch the next day. Cutting the vegetables the night before will help speed up the cooking process.

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Instructions :

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. When it boils, salt the water and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and basil. Cook for 4 minutes. Add the red and white beans and cook for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the pan along with the cheese. Toss together and serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
Pasta Bean Toss

Pasta Bean Toss

Whole grain pasta, beans, and plenty of fresh vegetables make this recipe a carb- and antioxidant-packed meal that will restock your energy stores after a run. It makes 8 hearty portions, so save any leftovers for lunch the next day. Cutting the vegetables the night before will help speed up the cooking process.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Salt
  • 1 pound whole grain penne
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots cut into matchsticks or thin coins
  • 2 cups raw broccoli florets
  • 12 fresh plum tomatoes diced
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried
  • 1 can 15 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more to serve

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. When it boils, salt the water and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and basil. Cook for 4 minutes. Add the red and white beans and cook for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the pan along with the cheese. Toss together and serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
Keyword Pasta, Pasta Bean Toss