Ingredients
- 1 pound Pasta Whole wheat
- ¼ cup Oil Canola or olive
- 5 Garlic Cloves 2-3 teaspoons, minced
- 5 cups Spinach Washed and dried if not prewashed
- 1 can Cannellini Beans 15 ounces; drained and rinsed
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese Optional; grated
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Pot
- Large Pan
- Colander
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain well, and transfer back into the pot.
- In a large pan over medium heat, heat the oil and add the minced garlic.
- Cook the garlic for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring a few times.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Add drained and rinsed cannellini beans, salt, and pepper. Stir together.
- Add drained pasta to the pan and stir.
- If using, turn the heat off, add Parmesan cheese, and stir together.
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Notes
- Substitute whole wheat pasta with gluten-free or bean pasta, if you like.
- Substitute beans with cooked chicken or lean ground meat, if you like.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pasta with Garlic, Spinach, and White Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
306
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Sodium
210
mg
9
%
Potassium
235
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
52
g
17
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
1759
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
78
mg
8
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cannellini Beans, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Oil, Pasta, Spinach, Whole Wheat Pasta