tuscan beans and tomatoes

Name: Tuscan beans and tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 medium onion, vidalia, peeled and chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 3/4 cup(s) prepared tomato sauce (i use classico spicy pepper sauce); 2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 sprig(s) fresh rosemary (2-3 inches); 1 can(s) cannellini beans (15.5 ozs), drained & rinsed; - salt & pepper to taste; - grated romano for garnish; 1 pinch(es) oregano, dried

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Pat Bubb

Monroe Township, NJ

Updated on Feb 22, 2012

While staying in Tuscany we had this as a side dish. This is as close as I can come to the original. We have it as a main dish with spaghetti squash. You could also use pasta...I would suggest penne or another sturdy pasta.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 with leftovers

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium onion, vidalia, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 3/4 cups prepared tomato sauce (i use classico spicy pepper sauce)
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 sprig fresh rosemary (2-3 inches)
1 can cannellini beans (15.5 ozs), drained & rinsed
- salt & pepper to taste
- grated romano for garnish
1 pinch oregano, dried

How To Make tuscan beans and tomatoes

Step 1

Rinse and dry the spaghetti squash. Poke several holes on all sides. Place in the microwave on a folded paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Microwave on high until it gives when you press on the outside shell. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick saute pan. Add onions and cook over medium heat until translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and stir until fragrant - about a minute. Stir in beans and tomato sauce. When combined, stir in seasonings. Lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Note: if you want a less dense mixture, just add more sauce until you like the consistency. Be sure to remove the rosemary sprig before serving!
Step 3

Cut the squash open and remove seeds. Use tongs to pull out the spaghetti-like threads of squash. Put a portion in each serving bowl. Spoon the beans and tomato mixture over the squash. Garnish with lots of grated romano. Serve with a salad to complete the meal.
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