Sun-Dried Tomato Linguine with Fresh Basil, Garlic and White Beans
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 7 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Cost
- $12.00
- Nutrition
- 420 cal · 16g protein
- quick
- one-pot
- budget
- meatless
🍳 1 pan + 1 bowl · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Sun-Dried Tomato Linguine with Fresh Basil, Garlic and White Beans is a Italian-American weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 25 minutes, for around $12 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan + 1 bowl, and the 7 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Simple green salad (5 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- 12-inch locking tongsDon't have one? Amazon →
- ColanderDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned white beans
- ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ bunch fresh basil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine according to package directions until al dente; drain but do not rinse.
- While pasta cooks, mince garlic and chop sun-dried tomatoes, then heat 3 tbsp olive oil in the same pot over medium heat and cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and drained beans to the pot, stir to combine, and warm for 2–3 minutes.
- Return cooked linguine to the pot, tear in fresh basil leaves (reserve some for garnish), toss well and divide among four bowls.
- Top each bowl with 2 tbsp parmesan cheese and a basil leaf, then serve hot.
On the side: Simple green salad (5 min)
1 bag bagged salad greens, 1 bottle salad dressing
- Put the greens in a bowl and toss with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbohydrates
- 62 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated fat
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 480 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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