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Pasta with Garlic, Spinach, and White Beans

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Cannellini Beans, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Oil, Pasta, Spinach, Whole Wheat Pasta
Dietary Need Vegetarian
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 306kcal
Author Recipe from: Maine EFNEP

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot
  • Large Pan
  • Colander

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

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

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1759IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg