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Orecchiette with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives
This quick Mediterranean orecchiette pasta with simple pantry staples is the perfect dinner for busy nights! White beans add fiber and plant-based protein, making it extra satisfying, while tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olives, fill it with big flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 3953 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian
Ingredients
- ½ lb orecchiette pasta or similar short pasta
- kosher salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ large red onion chopped
- 1 cup white wine
- Juice 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 15- ounce can cannellini beans or white beans of your choice, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup Pearls Kalamata Pitted Greek Olives plus more to your liking
- Feta cheese for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt. Cook the pasta in boiling water to al dante. Be sure to reserve a bit of the pasta cooking water.
- About 4 minutes after you put the pasta in the boiling water, work on the sauce. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons EVOO over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, and season with kosher salt. Add the thyme, oregano, and pepper flakes. Cook, tossing occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the garlic and onions have softened.
- Add the white wine and cook for a couple of minutes until it reduces a bit, then add the lemon juice and ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the tomatoes and beans and cook for 5 minutes.
- When the pasta is ready drain and add it to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomatoes and beans. Taste and adjust salt.
- Stir in the arugula, olives, and feta cheese, if using. Enjoy!
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Notes
- orecchiette pasta, another short pasta like farfalle or penne will work.
- If you don't have orecchiette pasta, another short pasta like farfalle or penne will work.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in a tight-lid container. If stored properly, leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days.
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including extra virgin olive oils and spices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
395.3kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
68.3g
(23%)
Protein
15.4g
(31%)
Fat
3.8g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Sodium
524.3mg
(22%)
Potassium
419.9mg
(12%)
Fiber
9.6g
(38%)
Sugar
4.7g
(9%)
Vitamin A
986.5IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
15.2mg
(17%)
Calcium
143.5mg
(14%)
Iron
4.4mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3953
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395.3kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 68.3g | 23% |
| Protein | 15.4g | 31% |
| Fat | 3.8g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Sodium | 524.3mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 419.9mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 38% |
| Sugar | 4.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 986.5IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 15.2mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 143.5mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.