Pasta with Spinach and Beans Recipe

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Pasta has always been a staple in my pantry. It makes an easy quick dinner and is very economical. In this pasta dish, I add some chick peas as a source of protein. Fire roasted tomatoes and spinach add nutrition, color and flavor.

I also tried out a tomato pasta. Feel free to use plain penne or even try out another veggie variety. It is the perfect comfort dish on a cool fall night.

I miss my summer bounty of fresh Jersey tomatoes. When the cooler weather comes, I like to stock up with cans of fire roasted tomatoes. When added to a pasta dish, they have an extra special sweetness that regular canned tomatoes just don’t have.

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Of course, you can roast and can your own, which I do every summer, but eventually my supply runs out. So I purchase plenty of cans of fire roasted tomatoes as the next best thing.

I like to slather my dish of pasta with some good Italian Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper. However, I always serve the cheese on the side, especially if there is a vegan at my table. I make plenty of vegetarian dishes but when I need a vegan meal, I can struggle with coming up with something.

If you leave off the cheese, this is the perfect vegan meal.

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You can serve this dish with a fancy salad such as a Roasted Beet and Avocado Salad or a Grilled Pear Salad, if you want to make dinner extra special. Or you can serve a light dessert, such as a winter fruit salad to complete your meal.

If you are looking for a vegan or vegetarian meal, give this one a try. It’s quick and easy to make but also delicious. Everyone will be giving big compliments to the chef! 

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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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Beans
Servings 6
Calories 338.67 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Penne
  • 2 Olive Oil
  • 3 Crushed Garlic
  • 1 Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 5 Chopped Frozen Spinach
  • 1 Garbanzo Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 2 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: 338.67kcalCarbohydrates: 54.83gProtein: 10.67gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 0.33gSodium: 398.83mgFiber: 2.67gSugar: 1.83g
Keyword Beans, Comfort Food, Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Italian, Pasta, Simmered, Spinach, Vegetarian
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