Pasta with White Beans and Olives
Chef:
Tina Ruggiero MS RD
 

Food Mood:
Light and Healthy
 

Cuisine:
Italian
 

Servings:
1
 

Ingredients
2 oz. dry whole wheat pasta (preferably short-cut, i.e., penne, rigatoni, etc.)
2 tsp. high-quality extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
1 small ripe vine tomato, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
5 large black olives, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp Granna Padano (or Pecorino Romano), grated
Basil leaves for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
1. Bring large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saut? pan, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic and cook until lightly golden.
4. Add white beans until heated; add tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are hot.
5. Add topping to pasta and stir to combine.
6. Transfer the mixture to a dinner plate. Top with cheese and garnish with basil.

Prep time:
30 minutes