Penne With Cannellini Beans And Anchovies Recipes

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients and mince to form paste.
• Set aside.
• Heat 1/8 cup olive oil in a large(large enough to cook pasta, as well) nonreactive pot over medium high heat.
• Add breadcrumbs and cook 3-4 minutes, until crisp, stirring constantly.
• Stir in Italian seasoning and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Wipe pot clean with a paper towel.
• Heat remaining oil in same pot over medium high heat.
• Sauté onion and red pepper, till soft(about 5 minutes).
• Add garlic paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic begins to soften.
• Stir in beans, tomato, and salt & pepper to taste.
• Cook about 1 minute until heated throughout.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Using same pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water 5 minutes.
• Add spinach and cook another 5 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
• Drain through a colander, removing as much liquid as possible.
• Lightly stir pasta into bean mixture.
• Serve sprinkled with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning and sugar; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
• Add spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently.
• To serve, arrange cooked penne on large serving platter. Top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In large saucepan, combine the tomatoes and beans, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Add spinach, cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
• Drain pasta, top with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the escarole, cannellini beans and liquid, and diced tomatoes with garlic and onion until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.