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    Bean Pasta Bake with Tomatoes

    February 12, 2016 By Monika Last Updated February 3, 2022 6 Comments

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    Top down view of bean pasta bake in oval casserole dish on oven tray.

    This simple, low fat bean pasta bake with tomatoes is a super easy to make and delicious healthy vegetarian weeknight dinner idea.

    Top down view of bean pasta bake in oval casserole dish on cutting board with green cloth.

    With a little bit of preparation this simple bean pasta bake with tomatoes can be put together in as little as 35 minutes.  It's a minimalist recipe that's bursting with flavour and goodness!

    What beans to use in bean pasta bake

    I chose soya beans but any white bean variety would work in this vegetarian pasta bake.

    Soya beans are sweet and nutty and delicious and so good for you too.  They are not often available in cans so in this recipe I used dry soya beans.

    Simply soak the soya beans overnight and then cook them according to package instructions.  Once cooled they can be kept in the fridge (for up to 3 days) until you are ready to use them.

    What I really love about soya beans, apart from their lovely nutty flavour, is their texture.  They retain a bit of crunch even after cooking so they won't disintegrate and become mushy.  They complement the soft texture of pasta really nicely.

    Having said that it's absolutely fine to use a canned bean variety of your choice.

    Top down view of bean pasta bake in oval casserole dish on oven tray.

    Equipment you'll need

    • Kitchen scale/measuring cup 
    • Chopping board and knife
    • Hand blender
    • 2 pots, large spoon and grater
    • Medium size casserole dish

    How to make healthy pasta bake with beans and tomatoes

    Boil the pasta in salted water for about 4 minutes (al dente).  In the meantime start making the sauce. 

    1.Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/ gas mark 5. In a pot heat up 2 tablespoons of oil, briefly fry the onion and garlic, then add the tomatoes, tomato puree, red pepper, parsley and wine and continue cooking for a few minutes stirring occasionally.  Cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes stirring once in a while. 

    Chopped tomatoes, peppers and herbs in pot with spoon.

    2. Remove from the heat, add the spices, salt and briefly blitz the mixture just to break up the larger pieces. 

    Partly pureed tomato sauce in pot with hand blender end piece.

    3. Combine the pasta with the beans in the casserole dish.

    Fusilli pasta and beans in oval white casserole dish.

    4. Pour over the sauce, scatter the cheese and drizzle a little oil.  Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes.

    Fusilli pasta with tomato sauce and grated cheese in white oval casserole dish.

    Top tips

    • The beans: I used soya beans but you can use any beans. If using canned beans rinse them before adding into the dish.
    • The pasta: Either fusilli pr penne would be good options. It is important to cook the pasta al dente (about 4 minutes) before adding into the casserole so it doesn't come out of the oven too soft and mushy.  To save time start preparing the sauce while the pasta is cooking.
    • The tomato sauce: I only blitzed it briefly in order to break up the larger veggie pieces rather than puree it completely so my sauce was semi chunky.  But you can puree it until smooth if you prefer that consistency.
    • Best served immediately. Leftovers can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days. You may want to add a drop of water to loosen the mixture when reheating it.
    Top down view of bean pasta bake in oval casserole dish and pasta on white plate with spoon on oven tray.

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    See also this collection of over 12 healthy vegetarian pasta meals.

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    Recipe

    Top down view of bean pasta bake in oval casserole dish on oven tray

    Bean Pasta Bake with Tomatoes

    This simple, healthy bean pasta bake with tomatoes is a super easy to make and delicious healthy vegetarian weeknight dinner idea.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 393kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups (240 g) raw pasta fusilli or penne, 8.47oz
    • 1⅔ 14.11oz cans (650 g) soybeans or any white bean variety drained, rinsed, or 1 cup/170 grams *dried
    • ½ cup (60 g) cheddar cheese coarsely grated

    For the sauce

    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 3 large ripe vine tomatoes chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper medium, roughly chopped
    • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus a little more for drizzling
    • 3 tablespoons white wine
    • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika plus ½ tsp sweet paprika
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt plus pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/ gas mark 5. Boil the pasta in salted water for about 4 minutes (al dente). Strain and set aside.
    • While the pasta is cooking prepare the sauce. Heat up the oil and fry the onion and garlic over a medium heat for a couple of minutes, then add the tomatoes, red pepper, parsley, tomato puree and wine. Stir, cover and cook for about 5-6 minutes.
    • Remove from the heat, add seasoning and spices and stir. Blitz the sauce until the larger pieces are broken up (do not puree completely). Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. 
    • Place the pasta together with the beans in a medium size casserole dish and stir. 
    • Pour over the sauce stirring a little to combine. Scatter the cheese and drizzle a little oil over the whole thing. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes.

    Notes

    • *Beans: I used soybeans/soya beans but you can use any beans. If using canned beans rinse them before adding into the dish. If cooking beans from raw soak overnight first then cook until tender according to package instructions.
    • Pasta: Either fusilli or penne would be good options. It is important to cook the pasta al dente (about 4 minutes) before adding into the casserole so it doesn't come out of the oven too soft and mushy.  To save time start preparing the sauce while the pasta is cooking.
    • Tomato sauce: I only pulsed it briefly in order to break up the larger veggie pieces rather than puree it completely so my sauce was semi chunky.  But you can puree it until smooth if you prefer that consistency.
    • Best served immediately. Leftovers can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days. You may want to add a drop of water to loosen the mixture when reheating it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2185IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Diane Mortzheim says

      August 15, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      4 stars
      Great way to use up leftover pasta sauce in a healthy dish for teens! Any vegetarians, etc. Even a good every day quick family meal when trying to reduce red and other meats once a week. Good job! You could even throw in some leftover fresh veggies like zucchini, etc. and of course some parm!

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      • Monika says

        August 16, 2021 at 4:35 pm

        You are absolutely right, this dish is very adaptable and you can make it a little differently every time depending on what you have on hand. Thank you for the feedback:)

        Reply
    2. Danika says

      March 30, 2021 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      Thank you ! Great recipe, added basil and artichokes. Did a final sprinkle of Parmesan on serving.
      Even the baby devoured it (no seasoning or wine added)

      Reply
      • Monika says

        March 30, 2021 at 2:32 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it, especially the baby as they can be hard to please:) The extra ingredients sound yummy!

        Reply
    3. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

      April 08, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Oooh yum! I love this idea. Perfect guilt-free comfort food 😀 Eb x

      Reply
    4. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

      April 07, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      Pasta bake is one of our 'go-to' weekly dishes - it's so easy and always satisfies. I've never thought of adding soya beans to the mix - I'll definitely have to give that a go next time.
      Angela x

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