31 quick pasta and bean Recipes

bacon, diced, diced onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, crushed garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, great northern bean, rinsed & drained, shell pasta (like ditalini or shells)

ground beef, onion, chopped, diced tomatoes, undrained, white kidney beans, drained (or any bean), beef stock (or more as needed), oregano, pepper, parsley, tabasco sauce (optional), spaghetti sauce (or larger), shape pasta, cooked and drained

garlic, halved, olive oil, carrot , pared and coarsely chopped, onion, coarsely chopped, stalk celery & leaves, coarsely chopped, leaf rosemary, crumbled, tomato paste, white kidney beans, undrained (cannellini), condensed chicken broth, water, shell pasta, such as elbows ,ditalini or small shells (*i use about 8 to 10 oz., by preference), salt (optional), grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, red wine vinegar

dry fettuccine pasta, water, fresh sliced mushrooms, frozen french-style green beans, chopped red bell pepper, garlic, minced, ground black pepper, evaporated milk, cornstarch, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato, cut into wedges

olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper, chopped fresh rosemary, cannellini beans, drained and partially mashed, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes, drained, ditalini (very short tube-shaped macaroni), shredded parmesan cheese

pasta, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, sliced pepperoni, halved, sliced ripe olives, drained, sliced fresh mushrooms, sweet red peppers, chopped, green peppers, chopped, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh basil or 4 tsp dried basil, salt, minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, pepper, cayenne pepper

olive oil, carrots, peeled and chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, marinara sauce (recommended : san marzano brand), chicken broth, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, red pepper flakes, pastina pasta (or any small pasta), salt, freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed in a press, prewashed and cut kale (6 cups), frozen mixed italian vegetables such as zucchini , green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli, petite diced tomatoes in juice, ditalini pasta or small elbow macaroni, reduced-sodium chicken broth (42 fl oz), water, salt, black pepper, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, grated parmesan

vegetable oil, a medium onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, ground beef (or meat of your choice), taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (i use the 1 with green chilies), corn, drained, black beans, drained and rinsed, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, sour cream, shredded cheese (a mix of cheddar and pepper jack is good), black olives, sliced, pasta (i use large elbow macaroni)

ground turkey, olive oil, pasta sauce, black beans, corn , nibblets, celery ribs (chopped ), red pepper (chopped ), chili powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, garlic cloves, white onion

canola oil, catfish fillets, cut into 1-in pieces, garlic powder, carton creamy tomato soup, prewashed baby spinach (about 4 packed cups), rinsed red kidney beans, dried rotini pasta, parmesan cheese

lean ground beef, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes, diced, water, beef bouillon cubes or 6 tsp beef bouillon granules, i personally recommend western family brand if you can find it, pepper , i add more than this to your taste, uncooked orzo pasta, frozen mixed vegetables , peas, corn, carrots, beans, serve with french bread

bow tie pasta, cannellini beans or 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, pepperoni, chopped, shredded cheese (optional)

salsa, elbow macaroni (uncooked , about 2 oz), water, chili powder, red kidney beans, tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, shredded (2 oz)

lean ground beef, olive oil, onion, chopped, mexican chili powder, salsa (hot or mild ), frozen corn, kidney beans, drained & rinsed, diced tomatoes, rotini pasta or 12 oz macaroni noodles, cheddar cheese, shredded (i use mexican blend cheese)

rotini pasta, olive oil, onion, diced, diced tomatoes, garbanzo beans, rinsed, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper, grated parmesan cheese

olive oil, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed in a press, prewashed and cut kale (6 cups), frozen mixed italian vegetables such as zucchini , green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli, petite diced tomatoes in juice, ditalini pasta or small elbow macaroni, reduced-sodium chicken broth (42 fl oz), water, salt, black pepper, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, grated parmesan

cannellini beans, cooked, onion, diced, fennel, diced, tomato basil pasta sauce, water, salt, black pepper, olive oil, garlic powder (optional), serrano pepper, diced (optional), lime juice (optional), parsley (optional)