Meatless Monday!! Pasta with Cannellini Beans

Meatless Monday!!

Pasta with Cannellini Beans

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  1 can Cannellini Beans


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  1 jar pasta sauce(I always keep this in pantry for quick meals and it is often on Bogo at Publix).


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  1 small onion or 1/2 large


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  2-3 cloves garlic


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  Whole wheat pasta (any shape)

1. 
   
   Chop onion and then cook until soft and translucent.


2. 
   
   Next add garlic(you can crush or chopped it. I use my garlic press.). Adjust amount of garlic to your taste. We love garlic so I add at least 3 cloves.


3. 
   
   Add sauce and stir well and heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.


4. 
   
   Add beans( make sure to drain and rinse).


5. 
   
   Cook on low for a few minutes. Do not over cook beans can get mushy.


6. 
   
   Serve over whole wheat pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if you like.


7. 
   
   Serve with a big salad or a side of steamed veggies for a very healthy and cost effective meal.

Cannellini beans are white kidney beans. They are very mild and take on the taste of what ever they are cooked it. They have lots of protein, iron, and fiber.