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penne pasta with pesto, cannellini beans, sausages with green beans on a white plate

20 Minute Pesto Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Sausages

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb pasta your favorite type. I usually use penne
  • 1 pkg sausage I use fully cooked Aidells, 12oz
  • 1 15oz can cannellini beans or white kidney beans or Great Northern Beans
  • 4 tbsp pesto
  • 1 C frozen vegetables optional

Equipment

  • Wok or Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to instructions on package (usually 9-12 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile, slice the sausages or chop the sausages to bite size pieces. If your sausage is not fully cook, brown the sausage.
  3. Drain and rinse a can of cannellini beans.
  4. Once the pasta is done cooking, drain it and pour it back in the pot. Heat the pasta on medium low heat. Toss the pesto in the pasta, until it's evenly coated. Then toss in the sausages and beans. If using frozen vegetables, toss it in. Stir and mix continuously for 5 minutes for everything to be well combined.
  5. Top with shredded parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve & enjoy!