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tags:
  - vegetarian
  - vegan
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# :spaghetti: Vegan Giant Bean & Kale Penne

![Vegan Giant Bean & Kale Penne](../assets/images/vegan-giant-bean-&-kale-penne.png){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 6 | 28 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :tomato: 1 pkg TJ's Mini Pearl Grape Tomatoes
- :olive: 4 Tbsp olive oil
- :salt: some salt
- :salt: some pepper
- :garlic: 5 cloves garlic
- :leafy_green: 1 bag TJ's kale
- :spaghetti: 1 pkg TJ's Penne Rigate
- :canned_food: 1 can TJ's Giant Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
- :cheese_wedge: some Parmesan (optional)

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 large pot
- 1 medium-sized bowl
- 1 baking tray
- 1 large Dutch oven

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Fill a large pot with water, salt it, and bring it to a boil.

### Step 2

Rinse TJ's Mini Pearl Grape Tomatoes, then dump in a medium-sized bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons or more of olive oil
and toss to coat. Add salt & pepper, then spread out on a baking tray, and roast in the oven at 400°F for about 20
minutes.

### Step 3

Meanwhile, peel and mince 4-5 large garlic cloves. Remove larger stems from TJ's kale leaves. In a large Dutch oven,
sauté garlic and kale over medium heat, until kale starts to wilt. Cover pan and turn heat to low.

### Step 4

Once the water boils, add your TJ's Penne Rigate pasta and give it a stir. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente.

### Step 5

Add roasted tomatoes (and any juices) to the garlic and kale. Then add one can of TJ's Giant Baked Beans in Tomato
Sauce. Gently stir to incorporate. Add salt & pepper to taste.

### Step 6

When the pasta is done, drain it, and add one-half to three-quarters of the penne to the garlic, kale, and tomatoes,
then mix and serve topped with grated Parmesan (optional) cheese.

## :link: Source

- <https://www.traderjoes.com/home/recipes/vegan-giant-bean-kale-penne>