Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 c whole wheat pasta (such as elbows)
  • 1 c frozen mixed veggies
  • 15 oz can cannelini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Bring a pot of salty water to a boil and add whole wheat pasta of choice. About a minute prior to the end of cooking time, add in the frozen veggies.
  • Rinse and drain the beans in a mesh strainer over the sink.
  • When pasta has finished cooking, drain in the same mesh strainer on top of the beans.
  • Add all items back to the pot (pasta, veggies and beans.)
  • Drizzle olive oil over the pasta mixture then grate a clove of garlic on top (using a microplane.)
  • Add dried oregano and basil (using palm of hand to crush herbs and release oils.)
  • Stir in cheese and check for seasoning.
  • Add salt and pepper if needed.