PASTA WITH GREENS N BEANS

Pasta with Greens N Beans image

In East Rochester, New York, it takes Kathleen Majewski just minutes to get this fast and flavorful pasta combination on the table. "It's a snap to prepare when you brown the sausage while the noodles are cooking," she reports.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta (3 cups)
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch escarole or spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in escarole, beans and broth. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until escarole is wilted and tender. Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.