Bean Bolognese--Eating Well |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is from . My family just about licked the bottom of the skillet after this is gone, which isn't common with meatless entrees. The original recipe calls for salad beans , which I couldn't find, so I am posting great northern instead. I have made this with a can of mixed pinto/white beans, which was very yummy. The original recipe doesn't call for it, but I highly recommend adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce. It just takes the flavor up one more notch, IMHO. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1 (14 ounce) can great northern beans (or other beans, divided) |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 small onion, chopped |
1/2 cup carrot, chopped |
1/4 cup celery, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
4 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 cup white wine |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
balsamic vinegar (optional. i just threw in a splash) |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Mash 1/2 cup beans in a small bowl with a fork.
2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic and bay leaf; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add wine; increase heat to high and boil until most of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and their juices, 2 tablespoons parsley and the mashed beans. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar if you like. Bring to a lively simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 6 minutes.
5. Add the remaining whole beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
6. Meanwhile, cook pasta in the boiling water until just tender, about 9 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
7. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Discard the bay leaf and top the pasta with the sauce. You can also just mix the pasta and sauce and divide into servings. Serve with remaining parmesan and parsley.
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