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This pan of pasta with beans is one of my favorite cheap family meals.
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5 from 9 votes

Pasta With White Beans and Kale

This quick and easy one dish meal is nutritious and economical.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Jersey Girl Cooks (Lisa Grant)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 1 TBS chopped garlic
  • 3 cups kale torn in pieces
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes I used ones flavored with basil
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 can 15 ounces small white beans, rinsed and drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Italian cheese if desired

Instructions

  • Cook pasta ala dente in a large pot of water according to package directions. Drain and keep warm but make sure to reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
  • In the meantime, heat oil on medium heat in a large frying pan . Add garlic and kale. Cook for about 5 minutes or until kale starts to wilt.
  • Add tomatoes, onion powder, and basil. Sir, cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.
  • Add beans, cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir well and simmer for a few minutes or until sauce thickens and sticks to pasta.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3634IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 4mg