Pasta With White Beans AKA Pasta Fagioli

This is such an easy recipe! So simple and so good! It is Ash Wednesday, so with me being Catholic, I cannot eat meat today. This is filling and is full of protein.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of pasta (I used whole wheat small shells)
• 1 26-ounce jar marinara sauce (I used an organic marinara)
• 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs (I used whole wheat)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
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Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions (I made the entire box)
2. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, drain, and return the pasta to the pot
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the marinara and beans to a simmer
4. Toss the marinara mixture with the pasta and the reserved cooking water
5. Divide among bowls and top with bread crumbs, parsley, and red pepper flakes