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Pasta with Spinach and Beans Recipe

Lisa Grant
Pasta with Spinach and Beans is a great vegetarian meal you can pull together in 30 minutes. Hearty and filling!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Beans
Servings 6
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces Penne
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Crushed Garlic
  • 1 14.5 ounce can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 5 ounces Chopped Frozen Spinach
  • 1 15-ounce can Garbanzo Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • Salt and Red Pepper To taste
  • Parmesan Cheese For serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta ala dente per package directions.
  • Drain and keep warm. Reserve a half cup of pasta water.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil on medium heat in a large frying pan. Add garlic, tomatoes and spinach.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes or until the sauce is simmering.
  • Add beans and basil. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat.
  • Add pasta and reserved half cup of pasta water. Stir well and cook until bubbly.
  • Season pasta to taste with salt and red pepper.
  • Serve in a large bowl with plenty of Parmesan cheese on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSodium: 399mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Beans, Comfort Food, Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Italian, Pasta, Simmered, Spinach, Vegetarian
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