WHITE BEANS AND PASTA

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Provided by Kathy W

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb shaped pasta of your choice, i used penne
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1-2 clove garlic, minced
16 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 can(s) (15.5 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1-2 Tbsp fresh sage, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne, more or less to taste
pinch sugar, optional, helps to cut the acid of the tomatoes if needed
2 c spinach, rough chopped (you can use kale if you prefer)
shredded parmesan, optional

Steps:

1. Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
2. While waiting for the pasta water to boil, heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and transluscent, about 5 minutes
3. Add mushrooms and saute until their juices have been released, about 5 minutes.
4. Add beans, tomatoes (including the juice), sage, cayenne, (sugar, if desired), salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Check seasoning. Cover and keep warm over low heat while pasta finishes cooking. (If using kale, add now)
5. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add chopped spinach, then the bean mixture. Mix together gently. The heat will wilt the spinach, but not turn it to mush. Serve. Sprinkle with a little parmesan, if desired.