Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole⏱ 30 min total

Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole

Per 1 serving · 199 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
274
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    13g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    57g
    78% of calories
  • Fat
    1.1g
    3% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole (199 g) has 274 calories, with 13 g of protein, 57 g of carbohydrates and 1.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (78% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), dietary fiber (43% DV) and Vitamin K (125% DV).

Per 100 g
138cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.8g
Net carbs
45g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
12g
0.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein26%
  • Dietary fiber43%
  • Vitamin K125%
  • Thiamine45%
  • Niacin21%
  • Folate (B9)40%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)12%
  • Vitamin B615%
  • Calcium10%
  • Potassium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Chop the endive/escarole and dice the tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta.

  3. 3

    In a skillet over medium heat, combine the escarole, cannellini beans and their liquid, and diced tomatoes with garlic and onion. Cook and stir until heated through.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the cooked pasta with the vegetable mixture and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (199 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A74 μg
8%
Vitamin C7 mg
8%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K150 μg
125%
Thiamine1 mg
45%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin3 mg
21%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
15%
Folate (B9)161 μg
40%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
25%
Choline12 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium104 mg
10%
Iron4 mg
55%
Potassium617 mg
13%
Magnesium121 mg
29%
Phosphorus218 mg
31%
Zinc2 mg
22%
Copper0.5 mg
51%
Manganese2 mg
100%
Selenium43 μg
77%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene892 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose0.3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.3 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene603 μg—
Lysine0.5 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 274 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 52min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 33min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 23min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 39min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole?

One serving of Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole (1 serving) has 274 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole high in protein?

It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 45 g of net carbs and 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole?

68 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole?

0.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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