Tuscan White Bean Pasta
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Serves6 (1 1/2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguini, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch baby spinach, chopped
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- Prepare pasta according to directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil to the skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add beans and simmer 7-10 minutes until tomatoes have softened.
- Add the spinach, reduce heat to low and stir until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to skillet and mix together. Top with cheese and serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of pasta, longer varieties work best for this recipe.
Use any type of beans on hand.
Use canned tomatoes in place of fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Tuscan White Bean Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 443mg
18%
Potassium 884mg
25%
Total Carbohydrates 49g
16%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 3g
Protein 17g
34%
Vitamin A
37%
Vitamin C
27%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
29%
Iron
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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