Pasta, Beans and Tomatoes

Many vegan dishes (like fruit salad and peanut butter and jelly) are already beloved, but the problem faced by many of us is in imagining less-traditional dishes that are interesting and not challenging. Here are some more creative options to try.

Ingredients

• Penne pasta
• Fresh or canned tomatoes
• Canned or cooked white beans
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Basil

Preparation

1. Saute; a couple of cloves of chopped garlic in olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Add 2 cups of chopped fresh or canned tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, or until saucy; add 1.5 cups canned white beans (or about 1 cup of cooked beans) and heat until bubbly.
3. Add a little more minced garlic, then a pound of cooked penne pasta.
4. Add fresh basil and a bit more oil and serve.

10 minutes