Confetti Pasta and Beans

Name: Confetti Pasta and Beans
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Dry Corkscrew Pasta; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Small Red Onion, Chopped; 2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Chicken Stock; 1 can (19 Oz. Size0 Mixed Bean Medley (Chickpeas, Dark Red Kidney Beans, Black-eyed Peas, White Kidney Beans, Romano Beans, Baby Lima Beans); 1/2 cups Corn Kernels, Thawed-frozen Or Canned; 1/4 cups Scallions, Chopped; 1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro; 1/4 cups Sliced Black Olives; 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Grape Tomatoes; Grated Parmesan Cheese, For Serving (optional); Prepared Guacamole, For Serving (optional)

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces, weight Dry Corkscrew Pasta
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Small Red Onion, Chopped
2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 cups Chicken Stock
1 can (19 Oz. Size0 Mixed Bean Medley (Chickpeas, Dark Red Kidney Beans, Black-eyed Peas, White Kidney Beans, Romano Beans, Baby Lima Beans)
1/2 cups Corn Kernels, Thawed-frozen Or Canned
1/4 cups Scallions, Chopped
1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro
1/4 cups Sliced Black Olives
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Grape Tomatoes
Grated Parmesan Cheese, For Serving (optional)
Prepared Guacamole, For Serving (optional)

Directions

1

In a large pot, cook pasta to manufacturers instructions.
2

While the pasta is cooking, heat a large saute pan with oil over medium-high heat.
3

Add bell pepper, onion, and carrots with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
4

Cook for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
5

Add minced garlic, cook for an additional minute.
6

Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cooking until carrots are tender.
7

Add cooked, drained pasta and drained beans into the saute pan, stir to coat.
8

Simmer on low until liquids have been absorbed by the pasta, about 4-5 minutes.
9

Remove from heat.
10

Stir in corn, scallions, cilantro, olives and tomatoes.
11

Top with grated cheese, or guacamole (optional).