Best 9 Greek Pasta With White Beans And Spinach Recipes

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If you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine or simply looking for an easy, delicious weeknight meal, Greek pasta with white beans and spinach is sure to impress. This classic Greek dish combines the flavors of fresh, juicy tomatoes, creamy white beans, hearty pasta, and vibrant spinach, all topped with a sprinkle of feta cheese. With its minimal ingredients and simple preparation, this dish is a great option for busy home cooks. Let's dive into the best recipe for Greek pasta with white beans and spinach, exploring the unique ingredients and steps involved in creating this delectable dish.

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GREEK SPINACH WITH WHITE BEANS AND FETA



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Provided by Martha

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, sliced vertically into thick slices, about 2 cups
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
8 ounces sliced mushrooms, about 2 cups
1 15-ounce can white cannellini beans drained
1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes (or use our homemade recipe). Remove tomatoes, roughly chop and add back to juice
¼ teaspoon dry red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dry oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fresh baby spinach
Juice from half a lemon
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat add oil and once hot add onions, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are almost tender but still have a little crunch.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for five minutes to combine flavors and to reduce the liquid.
  • Add spinach and cook just to wilt then add lemon juice and half the feta. Cook just to heat the mixture and remove to a serving bowl.
  • Top with remaining feta cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 646.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10.9 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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An easy, quick, and tasty recipe. The flavors are wonderfully different as they are combined and meld together.

Provided by Joelene Craver

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
  • Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 592.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

GREEK PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH



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This recipe is very healthy, quick, easy, and a perfect way to eat beans which not only provide protein, but they also provide good carbohydrates.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 lb) box penne pasta (or use bow-tie pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 cups cooked white beans (or use canned Cannellini Beans)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 (10 ounce) fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as directed on the box.
  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large non-stick skillet until translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, cooked beans, and seasonings to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach to the sauce and cook until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
  • Serve sauce over pasta and sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Calories 440, Carbohydrates, 76 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 16 g.

PASTA WITH CREAMY WHITE BEANS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for the pasta
1 pound shell pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces smoked provolone or smoked mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups)
One 5-ounce container baby spinach, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season well with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than indicated in the package directions, about 7 minutes. Drain well reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil, carrot and onion to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and thyme and cook another minute. Stir in the drained beans and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the beans. Set aside.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the pasta and toss to coat well. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and add the 1/2 cup pasta water as needed to maintain a creamy, broth-like sauce. Sprinkle in the spinach and cook until wilted.

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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Tomatoes flavored with basil, garlic and oregano are delicious when simmered with white cannellini beans and fresh spinach. Just serve over hot penne pasta and top with feta.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta per package directions until al dente.
  • Combine tomatoes and beans and boil over medium high heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach, cook for 2 more minutes stirring constantly.
  • Serve over pasta and sprinkle with feta and fresh basil.
  • If you want to make this to freeze:.
  • Combine beans, tomatoes, spinach and basil, and place in freezer bag.
  • Place feta in seperate small bag.
  • Freeze together.
  • Place penne in third bag and place in cool dark location.
  • To cook:.
  • Thaw completely.
  • Bring tomato & bean mix to boil for 10 minutes. Serve over al dente penne, and top with feta. Garnish with fresh basil if available.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 726.9, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 23.9

PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS



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I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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An easy, quick, and tasty recipe. The flavors are wonderfully different as they are combined and meld together.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Greek Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
  • Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 592.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH



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This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way for years-because my children eat it happily! -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons water
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups fresh spinach (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place water, garlic and spinach in a large skillet. Cook, covered, over medium heat just until tender, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA



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I'm showing you my favorite marinade and grilling technique for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be a challenge, since they're often so dry and bland, but not with this method. Plus, I'm showing you how to make my new favorite thing to eat, which is whipped feta. Serve with grilled red onion and red bell pepper if you like, and garnish with Greek olives.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breasts

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup olive oil
1 drizzle olive oil, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
8 ounces feta cheese
1 teaspoon finely crushed garlic, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
  • Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
  • Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
  • Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 63.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1775 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and aromatic herbs will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the goal, so cook it according to the package instructions and taste it frequently.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid: Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or even white wine can add a lot of flavor to the pasta.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to customize this dish to your liking. Try adding different vegetables, cheeses, or herbs.
  • Serve immediately: Pasta is best enjoyed fresh out of the pot, so serve it as soon as it's cooked.

Conclusion:

Greek pasta with white beans and spinach is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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