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Orecchiette pasta in a skillet
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Orecchiette with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives

This quick Mediterranean orecchiette pasta with simple pantry staples is the perfect dinner for busy nights! White beans add fiber and plant-based protein, making it extra satisfying, while tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olives, fill it with big flavor! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • ½ lb orecchiette pasta or similar short pasta
  • Kosher salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ large red onion chopped
  • 1 cup white wine
  • Juice 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 15- ounce can cannellini beans or white beans of your choice, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup Pearls Kalamata Pitted Greek Olives plus more to your liking
  • Feta cheese for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt. Cook the pasta in boiling water to al dante. Be sure to reserve a bit of the pasta cooking water.
  • About 4 minutes after you put the pasta in the boiling water, work on the sauce. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons EVOO over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, and season with kosher salt. Add the thyme, oregano, and pepper flakes. Cook, tossing occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the garlic and onions have softened.
  • Add the white wine and cook for a couple of minutes until it reduces a bit, then add the lemon juice and ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the tomatoes and beans and cook for 5 minutes.
  • When the pasta is ready drain and add it to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomatoes and beans. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Stir in the arugula, olives, and feta cheese, if using. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don't have orecchiette pasta, another short pasta like farfalle or penne will work. 
  • Store leftovers in the fridge in a tight-lid container. If stored properly, leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days. 
  • Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including extra virgin olive oils and spices. 

Nutrition

Calories: 395.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 68.3g | Protein: 15.4g | Fat: 3.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 524.3mg | Potassium: 419.9mg | Fiber: 9.6g | Sugar: 4.7g | Vitamin A: 986.5IU | Vitamin C: 15.2mg | Calcium: 143.5mg | Iron: 4.4mg

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