Pasta with Beans and Spinach For 4 |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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belladonna1026 Ingredients:
6 oz dry whole wheat penne pasta |
1 3/4 cups cannellini beans |
4 cups spinach, fresh |
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon basil, fresh |
4 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Place beans in a colander; place spinach on top of beans. Set aside.
3. Combine olive oil and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
4. When pasta is done, remove 1/4 cup pasta water from pan; set aside. Pour remaining pasta water and pasta over spinach and beans in colander. Stir 1/4 cup reserved pasta water into reserved olive oil mixture.
5. Drain pasta mixture well; place in a large bowl. Pour olive oil mixture over pasta mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper; toss well. Let stand 5 minutes; serve warm.
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