Hearty Pasta with Beans and Greens
Your favorite Italian flavors combine to make the perfect pasta dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked whole grain pasta (try penne)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, or ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 10 oz. frozen spinach
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over low heat. Add garlic and cook until soft.
- Add spinach, tomatoes with juice, beans, salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes after the mixture begins to bubble.
- Add drained pasta and Parmesan cheese. Toss well and serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 12 g |