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PASTA WITH SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEANS RECIPE

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A simple Italian recipe that tastes great.

Provided by Simple Italian Cooking Blog

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 lb linguini pasta
1 large onion diced
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 cups thawed frozen spinach
1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 15 oz can of cannellini beans drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes drained and rinsed
extra virgin olive oil
grated Romano cheese

Steps:

In a large sauce pan heat olive oil and saute the onions over medium heat until translucent.
Add in crushed garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
Add cannellini beans, spinach,tomatoes, and broth.
Stir and cover. Let cook for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta.
When pasta is finished, transfer the pasta into the saucepan mixture. (It is okay to let some water get into the mixture).
Mix well and serve!

SPINACH PENNE SALAD

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This healthy recipe will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts if you want to add a protein. Slice and add to the salad. -Benice Silver, Carmel, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced ripe or Greek olives

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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

Ingredients

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.