PASTA, BEANS, 'N' GREENS

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Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (15 3/4 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (16 ounce) can other white beans, rinsed and drained
0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add the oregano, salt, pepper, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high; add pasta, beans, and spinach; cook 14 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 507.7, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 17