Easy Penne e Fagioli

Name: Easy Penne e Fagioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 PKG (300G) CATELLI Smart Penne; 1 (5 mL) tsp Olive oil; 1 (250 mL) cup Diced pancetta (about 4 oz/125 g); 1 Each onion, carrot and celery stalk, chopped; 1 (15 mL) tbsp Italian seasoning; 3 Cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 (1 mL) tsp Each salt and pepper; 1 (28 oz/796 mL) can Diced tomatoes; 1 (19 oz/540 mL) can Mixed beans, drained and rinsed; 6 (1.5 L) cups Baby or shredded kale leaves; Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Removing the broth and puréeing some of the beans and tomatoes to thickens the sauce, transforms this classic soup combination into a hearty weeknight skillet supper.

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Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

5 minutes

Servings

6 servings

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 PKG (300G) CATELLI Smart Penne

1 (5 mL) tspOlive oil

1 (250 mL) cupDiced pancetta (about 4 oz/125 g)

1Each onion, carrot and celery stalk, chopped

1 (15 mL) tbspItalian seasoning

3Cloves garlic, minced

1/4 (1 mL) tspEach salt and pepper

1 (28 oz/796 mL) canDiced tomatoes

1 (19 oz/540 mL) canMixed beans, drained and rinsed

6 (1.5 L) cupsBaby or shredded kale leaves

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet set over medium heat. Add pancetta, onion, carrot and celery. Sauté for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and pancetta is browned.

Step 2

Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Measure out 1 cup (250 mL) each of the tomatoes and beans and transfer to a blender; purée until smooth. Stir puréed mixture and remaining diced tomatoes and beans into the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions. Add penne and kale to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve with Parmesan cheese (if using).

Step 5

Per serving (1/6th recipe 1 2/3 cups/400 mL): 410 calories, 9 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 850 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrates, 10 g fibre, 8 g sugars, 22 g protein. Excellent source of vitamin C.