GREEK PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Greek Pasta With White Beans and Spinach image

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.

Orikyiriza jennat
[email protected]

This pasta is so delicious and easy to make. It's a new favorite in our household.


ikram Jatoi
[email protected]

I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this vegetarian pasta dish.


Sunil Bayambu
[email protected]

This pasta is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Brittny Fleming
[email protected]

I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Samantha Prime
[email protected]

This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sonja Nel
[email protected]

I've never been a big fan of white beans, but I loved them in this dish. They were so creamy and flavorful.


Sarfraz abbasi
[email protected]

This pasta is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Rashad Islam
[email protected]

I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this dish and it was delicious. It gave the pasta a nice smoky flavor.


Andrew Koehler
[email protected]

I made this dish with whole wheat pasta and it was just as good as the regular version.


waqas bhai
[email protected]

This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the spinach and white beans.


Riyad Hossain
[email protected]

I love the addition of lemon zest in this recipe. It really brightens up the dish.


Anthony Kiel
[email protected]

This pasta is so flavorful and satisfying. It's the perfect comfort food.


Rita Hodge
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite pasta recipes.


Juan jose Garcia
[email protected]

I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Fatima Queen
[email protected]

This pasta is a great way to use up leftover white beans. It's also a great vegetarian option.


Asnaku Lemma
[email protected]

I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious!


Scott Taylor
[email protected]

The flavors in this pasta are amazing! The white beans add a creamy texture, the spinach adds a pop of color and freshness, and the feta cheese adds a salty tang.


Indrajit Yadav
[email protected]

I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Muhammad Yousuf
[email protected]

This Greek pasta was a hit with my family! The combination of white beans, spinach, and feta cheese was delicious, and the lemon-herb sauce was the perfect finishing touch.