Spaghetti with White Beans and Shallot-Sage Marinara

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  • Makes 8 cups pasta + 4 cups sauce
  • Serving size: 2 cups
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Six ingredients are all it takes to make this quick and delicious spaghetti dinner. A can of crushed tomatoes is transformed into a fragrant marinara sauce with the addition of savory shallots, which have a flavor that’s somewhere between onions and garlic. Fresh sage adds subtle herbal notes while a crack of black pepper contrasts nicely with the acidic tomatoes. Creamy cannellini beans are tossed into the sauce for extra nutrient-dense substance before everything is spooned over a heaping pile of whole wheat spaghetti. On nights where you don’t have the energy to make an extravagant meal, this simple recipe will hit the spot without skimping on flavor. 

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By Mary Margaret Chappell,

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped shallots
  • 1 28-oz. can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
  • 1 12-oz. package dry whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
  • Cracked black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan cook shallots in ¼ cup water over medium 3 to 4 minutes or until pan is dry and shallots are beginning to brown and stick. Add 2 cups water, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in tomatoes and sage. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Stir beans into tomato sauce; heat through. Serve sauce over spaghetti. If desired, sprinkle with additional finely chopped fresh sage and cracked black pepper.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (2 cups): 571 calories, 109 g carbohydrates, 35 g protein, 1.5 g total fat, .3 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 414 mg sodium, 37 g fiber, 14 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Mary Margaret Chappell

When Mary Margaret Chappell first started out in the plant-based food world as a writer, editor, and recipe developer, she was a bacon-loving former pastry chef who didn’t think she could ever cook without butter. Fourteen years, four cookbooks, dozens of cooking classes, and hundreds of recipes later, her favorite thing in the world is sharing the tips, techniques, and recipes that show just how easy and delicious whole-food, plant-based cooking can be. The former food editor of Vegetarian Times magazine has done away with her dependency on butter and is honing her skills at baking with natural sweeteners. Chappell lives in France, where plant-based eating can often be a challenge, but the fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes available are simply amazing. Find her on Instagram and Facebook.
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