Pasta With White Beans And Tomatoes

This comforting pasta dish brings together the earthy richness of cannellini beans with bright, acidic tomato sauce and savory ham. The combination creates a creamy texture without heavy cream, making it a lighter yet deeply satisfying option. Garlic, onion, and fresh herbs like basil and savory infuse the sauce with aromatic warmth, while the ham adds a subtle smokiness that elevates the simple ingredients. It’s a wholesome, home-style meal that feels indulgent but comes together in under 40 minutes, using pantry staples you likely already have on hand.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 190.2

Description

This comforting pasta dish brings together the earthy richness of cannellini beans with bright, acidic tomato sauce and savory ham. The combination creates a creamy texture without heavy cream, making it a lighter yet deeply satisfying option. Garlic, onion, and fresh herbs like basil and savory infuse the sauce with aromatic warmth, while the ham adds a subtle smokiness that elevates the simple ingredients. It’s a wholesome, home-style meal that feels indulgent but comes together in under 40 minutes, using pantry staples you likely already have on hand.

Ingredients

Olive oil
Garlic, chopped fine
Onion, chopped fine
Light-style ham, thinly sliced and cut into 1/4-inch strips
Reduced chicken broth
Double-concentrate tomato paste
Italian white beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
Fresh savory leaves, chopped
Fresh basil, shredded
Fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Dried oregano
Sugar
Cooked pasta (medium to wide strands, ribbons, tubes, or shapes)

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
2
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and ham strips to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the ham begins to brown and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Pour in the reduced chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
5
Add the tomato paste, stirring to combine with the broth and aromatics.
6
Stir in the rinsed white beans, dried oregano, sugar, and chopped savory leaves. Break up the beans slightly with a spoon if desired.
7
Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens but remains slightly liquid. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
8
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the shredded fresh basil and chopped parsley.
9
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 190.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.8g9%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 24.0mg8%
Sodium 662.5mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 19.4g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 16.0g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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