Lunch: White Beans with Rigatoni Recipe

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Kale

Health benefits of White Beans with Rigatoni Recipe

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

Ingredients

8 ounces rigatoni or large tube pasta
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons miced fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped fresh kale
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir int the mushrooms; cook about 5 minutes longer or until mushrooms are almost tender.
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, sage, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the kale. Return to boil. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until kale is wilted and tender. Drain pasta; add to bean mixture and heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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