Easy Whole Wheat Penne With White Beans

Ciao from Italy! I arrived in Florence on Wednesday to study abroad for the semester. I am not planning on leaving...ever...the food, the people, the city, everything and everyone is beautiful. I finally had the chance to cook for myself for the first time this afternoon. I did not have a lot of time or ingredients on hand so I quickly threw this together for lunch with what I had. It's nothing special but its a very healthy and hearty meal that comes together in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for lunch or dinner with a side salad. Also, sorry for the lack of quality and clarity of the picture, it really looks a lot more appetizing in person!!!





Easy Whole Wheat Penne With White Beans
Serves 4, Total Time 15 min

8 oz whole wheat or multigrain penne
1 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T minced garlic
1 15 oz can white beans drained and rinsed
2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce of your choice
Freshly grated parmesan cheese to put on top
Fresh torn basil to put on top
Salt and Pepper to taste








Cook the pasta according to package instructions. While the pasta is cooking heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Add the white beans and salt and pepper to taste and stir until the beans are heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and lower the heat to medium, simmer the sauce and beans until the sauce is heated through. Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Stir in the sauce and beans, top with freshly grated parmesan and torn basil