Best Penne With Spinach And White Beans Recipes

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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.

PASTA WITH SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEANS RECIPE



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A simple Italian recipe that tastes great.

Provided by Simple Italian Cooking Blog

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

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!

PENNE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND WHITE BEANS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 (1 1/2 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1(15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1/2 pound penne pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Slice each tomato into 8 wedges and discard the seeds. Put the tomato wedges and garlic into a 9 by 13-inch roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and a few turns of pepper. Roast in the oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
  • Drain the beans into a large colander in the sink. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta into the colander containing the beans, so the hot pasta water will warm the beans. Return drained pasta and beans to the pasta pot.
  • When the tomatoes are done, pick out the garlic cloves, squeeze the garlic out of the skin into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Pour the roasted tomatoes into the pasta pot, add the garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the basil and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to combine. Serve topped with the Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calorie, Fat 9.4 grams, SaturatedFat 1.8 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 19 grams

PENNE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS



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This is a quick, 5 ingredient recipe. It comes from Light and Tasty. You should definitely be using the Italian-style diced tomatoes that come already seasoned with herbs for flavor. If you use plain diced tomatoes, just add some herbs to your liking when putting this recipe together.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package Baby Spinach, chopped
1/2 cup romano cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In large saucepan, combine the tomatoes and beans, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach, cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
  • Drain pasta, top with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 416.7, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 13.5

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

MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA AND BEANS



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Beans cooked with tomatoes and spinach provide a perfect topping for your pasta dinner that's ready in 30 minutes - perfect if you love Mediterranean cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 oz. (1 3/4 cups) uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1 (15-oz.) can Old El Paso™ garbanzo beans or Progresso™ Chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (10-oz.) pkg. prewashed fresh spinach, stems removed, chopped (about 8 cups)
2 oz. (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning and sugar; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently.
  • To serve, arrange cooked penne on large serving platter. Top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 8 g

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

BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND BEANS



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This is my absolute favorite recipe of the year so far. Wow. Wow. Wow. Something about the combination of spinach and mozzarella and tomatoes with beans that is heavenly comfort food at its finest. Feel free to substitute any kind of beans or use kale or swiss chard in place of the spinach. Recipe courtesy of Spilling the Beans.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
3 -5 garlic cloves, crushed
3 fresh chicken sausage or 3 Italian sausages
28 ounces diced tomatoes
19 ounces white beans, rinsed and drained
5 1/2 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup pesto sauce (optional)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
3 cups penne pasta, rigatoni or 3 cups rotini pasta
10 ounces baby spinach leaves, coarsely torn
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c- 1 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic for a few minutes, until soft.
  • Squeeze the sausages out of their casings into the pan and cook, breaking up the meat until it's no longer pink.
  • Add the tomatoes, beans, and tomato paste and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Stir in the pesto and some salt and pepper.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente, drain it well, and toss it with the spinach, mozzarella, and about half the parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the hot tomato sauce, which will slihtly wilt the spinach.
  • Pour into one or more baking dishes (it should be enough to fill one 9x13 inch pan) and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
  • At this point the dish can be cooled completely, covered, and kept in the refrigerator overnight, or frozen for up to 4 months. Bake from frozen.
  • Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes (40 minutes if frozen), until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 867.1, Carbohydrate 77, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 26.1

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