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“Spiced ~ Up” Red Sauce with Cannellini Beans and Spaghetti!!!

Feb 13, 2012 · 21 Comments


Ingredients:

For the Food Processor:

4 cloves of garlic
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 bunches of scallions
Healthy handful of Italian parsley
1 Jalapeño – with seeds

Additional Ingredients:

29 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
29 oz. can of cannellini beans – drained and rinsed
1 tsp. of salt
1 tsp. of black pepper
½ tsp of dried oregano
Dashes of red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons of vinegar
1 tsp. brown sugar
4 oz. feta cheese – crumbled
Olive oil – for drizzling
1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti

Combine the ingredients for the food processor and give a few good chops.

Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the ingredients from the food processor to simmer on low for about 10 minutes.

Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, pepper and cannellini beans and continue to simmer on low while preparing the spaghetti as directed.

Combine the vinegar and brown sugar. Add this to the sauce and stir.

Place the spaghetti on a platter and top with the sauce and feta cheese and a few dashes of red pepper flakes and a drizzle of olive oil.

This is a meal that is sure to please, served with a beautiful side salad.

With Love,

Catherine
xo
~

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  1. Alida says

    13/02/2012 at 5:35 pm

    I like canellini beans. I often buy them. I could try this recipe next. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  2. Recetario Spanglish para mis hijos says

    13/02/2012 at 5:45 pm

    It looks very yummy :) I think I´ve never eaten cannellini beans... Have a nice week!
    Reply
  3. Loretta says

    13/02/2012 at 5:48 pm

    What a treat Catherine! Thanks for the share! Hugs
    Reply
  4. Petra says

    13/02/2012 at 6:09 pm

    I've made meatless spaghetti with beans before but never tried cannellini. Hope they're not hard to find. Blessings! xoxo
    Reply
  5. T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says

    13/02/2012 at 6:37 pm

    This looks delicious, Catherine. I'm loving cooking with beans lately.
    Reply
  6. Priyanka says

    13/02/2012 at 7:03 pm

    Wow beans with spaghetti sounds great and interesting. Have to try it..thanks for sharing
    Reply
  7. Lenia says

    13/02/2012 at 9:18 pm

    Great idea!Rustic,healthy and delicious!Blessings,dear!
    Reply
  8. Erika Beth, the Messy Chef says

    13/02/2012 at 10:00 pm

    Lovely! I also love that we have the same taste in music. :)
    Reply
  9. Walking on Sunshine... says

    13/02/2012 at 10:32 pm

    OH Catherine, this looks delicious also! Your meals always make me hungry! Hope you're having a nice day!
    Reply
  10. Lazaro Cooks says

    14/02/2012 at 12:32 am

    I like the combination of flavors. The spiciness mixed with the beans and then the creaminess of the feta cheese.

    Nice.
    Reply
  11. The Harried Cook says

    14/02/2012 at 1:48 am

    Love the flavors in this one! And with that spiced up sauce, I bet the creaminess of the feta and beans is just perfect! Thanks for sharing :)
    Reply
  12. Joanne says

    14/02/2012 at 2:40 am

    Tomato sauce without spice is just sad! love this!
    Reply
  13. Zoe says

    14/02/2012 at 3:55 am

    This looks a great dish to serve for a nice and relaxing romantic dinner :D
    Reply
  14. EastCoastLife says

    14/02/2012 at 8:26 am

    Happy Valentine's Day, sweetie! ♥♥♥
    Reply
  15. Dieter Moitzi says

    14/02/2012 at 9:32 am

    A sauce with beans – haven't tried it out yet, but your recipe sure sounds & looks delicious. I'll prepare this soon, can't wait to add it to my list for next week!
    Reply
  16. magie says

    14/02/2012 at 9:55 am

    I will have to add this to my list of recipes to try out..it looks delicious!
    Reply
  17. The Cookinglady says

    14/02/2012 at 11:38 am

    I love all kinds of beans. This is a treat. Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  18. Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says

    14/02/2012 at 12:04 pm

    Sounds great! Happy Valentine's Day, Catherine!! Hope yours is full of laughter and love! blessings ~ tanna
    Reply
  19. Pegasuslegend says

    14/02/2012 at 1:02 pm

    No doubt we would be great together in the kitchen you cook everything I love!
    Reply
  20. Claudia says

    14/02/2012 at 9:05 pm

    Love the jalapeno - always fun to throw it in - and it is good for the heart! Cannellini beans is a way of life in my home.
    Reply
  21. Magic of Spice says

    19/02/2012 at 5:32 pm

    Fantastic pasta dish! Love the added heat along with the creamy feta...lovely!
    Reply

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