Ingredients

  • 1tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound beef fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 ribs celery with leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound medium-size shells
  • Grated cheese (optional)

Method

  • 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick lidded skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Add to skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Turn and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove beef from skillet to a plate with a slotted spoon. Keep warm.
  • 2. Add onion and celery to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, beans, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 12 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • 3. Meanwhile, cook pasta following package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Place drained pasta back into pot. Add the bean mixture, cooked beef with accumulated juices and the reserved cooking water to the pasta.
  • 4. Serve with grated cheese, if desired.
  • Nutrition Facts
  • Servings Per Recipe 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • cal.(kcal)483
  • Fat, total(g)13
  • chol.(mg)37
  • sat. fat(g)5
  • carb.(g)65
  • fiber(g)8
  • pro.(g)25
  • sodium(mg)545