Best 9 Pasta With White Beans Tomatoes And Escarole Recipes

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When it comes to a delightful and wholesome dish, pasta with white beans, tomatoes, and escarole stands out as a culinary gem. This delectable combination of flavors and textures is a testament to the vibrant diversity of Italian cuisine. With its humble origins in rustic kitchens, this dish has evolved into a beloved classic, capturing the essence of Italian simplicity and culinary excellence. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect pasta with white beans, tomatoes, and escarole.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH CREAMY WHITE BEANS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for the pasta
1 pound shell pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces smoked provolone or smoked mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups)
One 5-ounce container baby spinach, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season well with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than indicated in the package directions, about 7 minutes. Drain well reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil, carrot and onion to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and thyme and cook another minute. Stir in the drained beans and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the beans. Set aside.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the pasta and toss to coat well. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and add the 1/2 cup pasta water as needed to maintain a creamy, broth-like sauce. Sprinkle in the spinach and cook until wilted.

PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS, TOMATOES, AND ESCAROLE



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Categories     Bean     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Vegetarian     Escarole     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried white beans such as Great Northern, soaked in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches overnight or quick-soaked (procedure follows) and drained
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
12 cups packed coarsely shredded escarole
1/2 cup dry white wine
a 28-ounce can Italian tomatoes, drained, reserving the juice, and chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed)
1 pound fusilli (corkscrew-shaped pasta)
freshly grated Parmesan to taste

Steps:

  • In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2-inches and simmer them, covered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until they are tender. Drain the beans in a colander set over a bowl and reserve the cooking liquid. In a large deep skillet cook the onion, the garlic, the sage, the rosemary, the thyme, the red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the escarole in 2 batches, and cook each batch, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the escarole is wilted. Add the wine and simmer the mixture for 3 minutes. In a blender or food processor purée 1 1/2 cups of the cooked beans with 2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid and add to the skillet with the remaining beans, the tomatoes with the reserved juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until it is thickened slightly, and stir in the parsley. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the fusilli until it is al dente, drain it well, and in a large bowl toss it with the sauce and the Parmesan.
  • To quick-soak dried beans:
  • In a colander rinse the beans under cold water and discard any discolored ones. In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the beans for 2 minutes. Remove the kettle from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour.

PASTA WITH ESCAROLE, WHITE BEANS AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (serving size 2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound whole-wheat bowtie (or other shape) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces lowfat Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed, crumbled
1 medium head escarole, rinsed, drained and chopped, about 8 cups
1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
  • Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large, deep saute pan or 8-quart stockpot.
  • Saute the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 1 minute. Stir in the sausage and cook until heated through and browned, about 4 minutes. Add the escarole and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the beans, 1 cup of chicken stock, sage and red pepper flakes and simmer until the mixture is heated through and liquid is slightly reduced.
  • Add the sausage-bean mixture to pasta and toss well, loosening with the additional 1/2 cup chicken stock if necessary. Season with freshly ground pepper and salt, to taste.
  • Divide among 4 pasta bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

RAVIOLI WITH TOMATOES, WHITE BEANS, AND ESCAROLE



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Spinach (my preference) can be used in place of escarole. This is a quick recipe from Health Magazine.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package fresh cheese ravioli
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans or 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (I use more)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (I use more)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (I use more)
6 cups chopped fresh escarole or 6 cups spinach
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup grated asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, omitting fat and salt if the directions say to use them.
  • Combine beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and red pepper in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; stir in greens.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes or until the greens are wilted.
  • Stir in pasta and water; cook one minute or until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 23.9, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 8.8

PASTA E FAGIOLI WITH ESCAROLE



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Parmesan rind and a kitchen sink's worth of aromatics give heady flavor to this classic pairing of beans and pasta, no meat required.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Soup/Stew     Vegetarian     Pasta     Bean     Escarole     Parmesan     Tomato     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups dried cannellini (white kidney) beans, soaked overnight
1 Parmesan rind (about 2 ounces), plus shaved Parmesan for serving
2 medium carrots, scrubbed, halved crosswise
2 stalks celery, halved crosswise
1 head garlic, halved crosswise; plus 2 cloves, chopped
6 sprigs parsley
1 sprig rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 dried chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more crushed for serving
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
1 large onion, chopped
1 (14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 ounces dried lasagna or other flat pasta, broken into 1-1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 small head escarole, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring beans, Parmesan rind, carrots, celery, head of garlic, parsley, rosemary, bay leaves, chiles, and 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, adding more water as needed, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat, and let sit 30 minutes. Discard vegetables, rind, and herbs.
  • Meanwhile, heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium. Cook onion and chopped garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8-10 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is almost completely reduced, 12-15 minutes. Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until almost completely evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Add beans and their liquid; cook until flavors meld, 12-15 minutes. Add pasta; cook, stirring and adding more water as needed, until al dente, 15-20 minutes. Add escarole and cook until wilted, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Serve soup drizzled with oil and topped with Parmesan and more chile.

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, WHITE BEANS AND ESCAROLE



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A wonderful Tuscan style one dish meal that is so reminiscent of our stay in the old walled village of Antinori outside of Florence..

Provided by Lorac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs sweet mild Italian sausage
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 head escarole, sliced crosswise into 1 inch strips
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups beef broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 lb cellentani pasta or 1 lb fusilli, cooked and drained
1 cup freshly grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 10 minutes, remove and slice into 1 inch chunks.
  • Add onions, garlic and escarole to the skillet and cook until the escarole is wilted.
  • Add broths, sausage and cannelini beans and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and mix with hot pasta.

PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS



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I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PENNE PASTA WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND ESCAROLE



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This is a great pasta dish. The hardest part of the whole recipe is cutting the escarole. It is fast, simple, and delicious! What more could you ask for? With a loaf of Italian bread it goes a long way. Enjoy!

Provided by Renee Trivelli Milillo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 head escarole, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 267.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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An easy, quick, and tasty recipe. The flavors are wonderfully different as they are combined and meld together.

Provided by Joelene Craver

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
  • Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 592.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh escarole. If you can't find escarole, you can substitute another leafy green, such as kale or Swiss chard.
  • To save time, you can use canned beans instead of dried beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • If you don't have any white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • To make the dish more spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the pasta with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This pasta dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of beans, tomatoes, and escarole is flavorful and satisfying, and the white wine adds a touch of sophistication. You can customize the dish to your own liking by adding different spices or vegetables. Serve with a side of crusty bread and a glass of wine for a complete meal.

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