PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS AND CANNELLINI BEANS IN MARINARA

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I was looking for a recipe that was filling and healthy in the same breath and had to use my zucchini & mushrooms before they went bad and decided to throw this all together and prayed it would be good and we enjoyed it.

Provided by Dizdezi

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, divided in 1/2
8 garlic cloves, minced divided in 1/2
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 large zucchini, chopped into circles and then into 4 's
8 ounces of sliced portabella mushrooms
15 ounces cannellini beans
2 ounces pecorino romano grated cheese
2 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 lb penne pasta
2 (28 ounce) cans of tuttorusso crushed tomatoes
basil

Steps:

  • Set up 3 pots: 1 with water for pasta, 1 for zucchini, onion, mushroom & beans & 1 for marinara sauce.
  • In two of the three pots set up 2 tbsp of olive oil and saute onion (1/2 & 1/2) until cooked but not brown, add 4 cloves minced garlic to onion in each pot and again cook DO NOT brown. Add crushed tomatoes to 1 pot and basil, cook on a low flame for about a 1/2 hour. In the other pot add zucchini, mushroom and cook until zucchini is soft, add beans and cook for 2 more minutes, remove from heat. Cook pasta according to box.
  • Add veggies to top of pasta, add shredded mozzarella, top with marinara sauce and grated cheese.

MursNem Phoreva
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The zucchini and mushrooms add a nice touch of freshness and the cannellini beans make it a hearty and satisfying meal. The marinara sauce is also delicious and flavorful. I hi


Mahfujur Rahman Rahi
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! They loved the combination of vegetables and the flavorful marinara sauce. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies and it's also a delicious and satisfying meal. I'll definitely be making this agai


Lathee Lathee
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The zucchini and mushrooms cooked perfectly, and the cannellini beans added a nice touch of protein. The marinara sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. Overall, this is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta


Caitlynn Kew
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5 stars! This pasta dish exceeded my expectations. The combination of zucchini, mushrooms, and cannellini beans in a flavorful marinara sauce was simply divine. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a delightful meal. Highly recom


Toyin Obolo
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This pasta dish was a delightful symphony of flavors and textures! The zucchini and mushrooms added a delicate sweetness and earthiness, while the cannellini beans provided a hearty and protein-packed element. The marinara sauce tied everything toget