Cherry Tomato and White Bean Pasta

A vibrant pasta creation harmonizing Mediterranean flavors with sweet cherry tomatoes seared alongside aromatic garlic and shallots, complemented by tender white beans for a rich, deep texture. The interplay of briny olives and crisp kale yields a balanced, colorful, and nourishing meal, finished in a delicate sauce that elegantly coats every bite.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Place a large pot of water on high heat and bring to a boil for the pasta.
2In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and fry the garlic and shallot until translucent.
3Add the cherry tomatoes, water (or white wine), hot pepper flakes and sea salt; mix well.
4Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to explode.
5Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, and save 120 ml of water before filtering.
6Remove the lid from the pot, add the kale, white beans and Kalamata olives; Fry for another 5 minutes.
7Add 120 ml of water that we saved and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
8Mix the pasta with the sauce, and add more water if needed.
9Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve hot, with vegan parmesan cheese if desired.
10Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, 5 medium garlic cloves sliced, 1 small shallot chopped, 4 cups cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup water or white wine, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2-3/4 teaspoon sea salt, 12 ounces pasta, 1/2 bunch kale chopped, 1 can (15 ounces) white beans drained, 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, vegan parmesan cheese (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 1030
Protein: 38.2g
Carbs: 187.4g
Sugar: 12.6g

Chef tips

Substitute kale with spinach or Swiss chard. Add extra veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers for more flavor and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 1030
Protein: 38.2g
Carbs: 187.4g
Sugar: 12.6g

Chef tips

Substitute kale with spinach or Swiss chard. Add extra veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers for more flavor and color.

Culinary reasoning

A vibrant pasta creation harmonizing Mediterranean flavors with sweet cherry tomatoes seared alongside aromatic garlic and shallots, complemented by tender white beans for a rich, deep texture. The interplay of briny olives and crisp kale yields a balanced, colorful, and nourishing meal, finished in a delicate sauce that elegantly coats every bite.

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