The combination of legumes (beans) and cereals (pasta) is interesting from a nutritional point of view because they complement one another and together they provide a full and balanced mix of amino acids and proteins.<\/p>\n
See the “tips” section for additional ideas.<\/p>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
linguine<\/a> pasta 250 gm.<\/p>\n fresh shelled beans 400 gm. (or boiled beans as an alternative)<\/p>\n carrot 1 medium<\/p>\n onion 1 small<\/p>\n ham 50 gm. (optional)<\/p>\n chopped tomatoes 400 gm.<\/p>\n Parmigiano Reggiano crust 30 gm. (or Grana Padano as an alternative)<\/p>\n extra virgin olive oil <\/a><\/p>\n parsley a few leaves<\/p>\n freshly ground black pepper<\/p>\n salt<\/p>\n 1 medium saucepan, 2 small saucepans, 1 chopping board, 1 knife, peeler, 1 bowl.<\/p>\n Shell fresh beans.<\/p>\n Wash carrot and onion.\u00a0Peel carrot and chop finely (you can use the mixer). Chop onion finely and set half aside for the tomato sauce. Cut off the crust of Parmigiano cheese to use in the sauce.<\/p>\n In a saucepan gently saute the chopped carrot and half of the chopped onion with 4 tablespoons of oil.<\/p>\n Add Parmigiano crust and beans.<\/p>\n Let them cook for about ten minutes, then pour enough hot water to cover beans and cook the mixture until the beans are soft and have soaked up the cooking water, about 30\/40 minutes. Add water if necessary.<\/p>\n * Shortcut. If you are using boiled beans just add them to the carrot\/onion mixture, then add the Parmigiano crust, and cook about 10 minutes, then proceed with the tomato sauce and the next steps.<\/p>\n In a medium saucepan gently cook the remaining onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil.<\/p>\n When the onion is cooked and soft add tomatoes and cook about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Drain the parmesan crust from the beans and, while it is still boiling, cut into very small cubes.<\/p>\n Add the chopped Parmesan crust back to the beans, add the tomato sauce, and add salt to taste. Let cook for an additional 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Wash parsley, chop finely and add to the tomato and bean sauce.<\/p>\n Cook the linguine \u201cal dente\u201d, drain, season with the sauce. If you want to add ham, cut it into strips, and distribute on top.<\/p>\n Serve with a drizzle of oil, and freshly ground pepper.<\/p>\n Instead of ham, you can use bacon and add at the beginning of the recipe, when you saute the carrots and onion.<\/p>\n You can add freshly chopped rosemary together with the carrots, onion, and bacon.<\/p>\n If you are not serving the dish to children and you like chilies, you can add them at the end once the sauce is cooked.<\/p>\n If you use boiled beans, drain well before cooking with vegetables. Depending on the variety of beans, the cooking time may vary.<\/p>\n Red and white beans are both perfect for this recipe.<\/p>\n You can add freshly grated Parmigiano cheese on top of your linguine.<\/p>\n![\"linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_ingredients300\"](\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_ingredients300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nEquipment<\/h3>\n
Procedure<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n![\"linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_onion_for_tomato_sauce300\"](\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_onion_for_tomato_sauce300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_tomato_sauce_apart\"](\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_tomato_sauce_apart.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/p>\n![\"linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_mix_linguine](\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_mix_linguine-and-sauce.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_ready_dish_detail300\"](\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/linguine_beans_sauce_recipe_taste_with_gusto_ready_dish_detail300.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/p>\nTips<\/h3>\n
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