Shells With Beans

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 dash salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lb medium pasta shell
• shredded cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
• 2 add onion and celery to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• 3 add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• 4 stir in tomatoes and beans, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and dash of salt. bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered for 12 minutes.
• 5 meanwhile, cook pasta following package directions. drain, and return to pot. add tomato and bean mixture. top with cheese, if desired.