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Nigella-inspired pasta with pepperoni-tomato-bean sauce is for Dinner.

Nigella-inspired pasta with pepperoni-tomato-bean sauce takes 2 minutes to prepare.

Nigella-inspired pasta with pepperoni-tomato-bean sauce takes 15 minutes to cook.

Nigella-inspired pasta with pepperoni-tomato-bean sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Nigella-inspired pasta with pepperoni-tomato-bean sauce are:

1 can diced tomatoes
1 can beans, drained and rinsed (Eden Organic brand beans have a BPA-free can lining and are seasoned with seaweed instead of salt so they have WAY less sodium)
1/2 of a package of Hormel Natural Choice uncured pepperoni, cut into quarters or small strips (or whatever salami or pepperoni you prefer)
1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (or a clove, or two, whatever you like)
shake of oregano
salt to taste
any other spices you like
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil

2 c dry pasta - I use whole wheat, my family prefers regular

Here is how you make Nigella-inspired pasta with pepperoni-tomato-bean sauce:

Cook pasta according to package directions.While pasta is cooking, saute pepperoni in a medium sized frying pan until it begins to lose its oil and brown slightly. Add tomatoes, beans, garlic, oil and spices and simmer. When pasta is done, drain, reserving a little of the pasta water for the sauce. Add pasta water to the sauce and simmer until water is cooked off (starch in pasta water will help sauce thicken a little). Serve! Tasty!Serving Size: makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JLCRAND.

The nutritional information for Nigella-inspired pasta with pepperoni-tomato-bean sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 382.8

• Total Fat: 9.3 g
• Cholesterol: 8.8 mg
• Sodium: 218.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 56.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.7 g
• Protein: 16.6 g

Nigella-inspired pasta with pepperoni-tomato-bean sauce is Italian cuisine.