Mediterranean pasta with white beans and olive oil
Serves : 4
Prep time : 15 min
Cook time : 30 min
Ingredients
250 mL (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 can (398 mL) coarsely chopped artichokes
3 cups (750 mL) kale , coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (540 mL) white beans, rinsed and drained
A drizzle of La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A pinch of La Belle Excuse Mediterranean Fleur de sel
La Belle Excuse sea salt for cooking pasta
Pepper to taste
454 g (1 lb) pasta of your choice 45 mL (3 tbsp.)
(3 tbsp.) nutritional yeast (see NOTES)
15 to 20 La Belle Excuse Kalamata olives, pitted
La Belle Excuse Balsamic Glaze to taste
Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a large baking sheet, spread cherry tomatoes, artichokes, kale, garlic and white beans. Drizzle with olive oil, add fleur de sel and pepper and mix well with your hands. Place in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the kale is crisp.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to manufacturer’s instructions, adding La Belle Excuse sea salt once water is boiling. Drain, then return pasta to cooking pot. Set aside.
Place the entire contents of the baking sheet in the pasta dish. Add the olives, baking powder (or Parmesan) and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in which the olives are soaking. Adjust the seasoning and mix well. Serve immediately with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
