Whole Wheat Penne Genovese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz whole wheat penne or 12 oz rotini pasta
1 1/2 cups basil, fresh
1 garlic clove
3 tbsp water
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 small onion, chopped (4 to 6 oz)
15 oz white kidney beans, rinsed and drained ( cannellini)
1 pint grape tomatoes, each cut into quarters (red, yellow , and orange mix if available)

Directions:

Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs.
Meanwhile, make pesto: In food procesor with knife blade attached, blend basil, garlic, water, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until pureed, stopping processor occasionally and scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Add parmesan; pulse to combine. Set aside.
In 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium until very hot; add onion and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until beginning to soften. Stir in white beans, and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and return to saucepot; stir in white bean mixture, pesto, cup up tomatoes, and reserved cooking water. Toss to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	370.13 Kcal (1550 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.32g	17%
Cholesterol	7.33mg	2%
Sodium	296.05mg	12%
Potassium	243.48mg	5%
Total Carbs	53.32g	18%
Sugars	7.68g	31%
Dietary Fiber	8.58g	34%
Protein	14.83g	30%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	3%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	159.1mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.65 Kcal (627 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.58g	17%
Cholesterol	2.96mg	2%
Sodium	119.69mg	12%
Potassium	98.44mg	5%
Total Carbs	21.56g	18%
Sugars	3.1g	31%
Dietary Fiber	3.47g	34%
Protein	6g	30%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	16%
Calcium	64.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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