PASTA WITH CREAMY WHITE BEANS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for the pasta
1 pound shell pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces smoked provolone or smoked mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups)
One 5-ounce container baby spinach, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season well with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than indicated in the package directions, about 7 minutes. Drain well reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil, carrot and onion to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and thyme and cook another minute. Stir in the drained beans and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the beans. Set aside.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the pasta and toss to coat well. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and add the 1/2 cup pasta water as needed to maintain a creamy, broth-like sauce. Sprinkle in the spinach and cook until wilted.

Dharmendar Kumar
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover pasta from another dish, and I was looking for a way to use it up. This dish was perfect! The creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes were a perfect combination, and t


HACHIBUL HASAN
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I'm always looking for new pasta dishes to try, and this one definitely did not disappoint. The creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes were a perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


sairi Cob
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes, and they don't even realize that they're eating their vegetables. I've even made this dish for my picky eater, an


azmal hossen
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family, friends, and even for potlucks, and everyone always loves it. The creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes are a perfect combination, and


rae laree
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover pasta from another dish, and I was looking for a way to use it up. This dish was perfect! The creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes were a perfect combination, and t


Martha Villalon
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I'm always looking for new pasta dishes to try, and this one definitely did not disappoint. The creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes were a perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jess Davidson
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes, and they don't even realize that they're eating their vegetables. I've even made this dish for my picky eater, an


Rashed jan Rashed
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family, friends, and even for potlucks, and everyone always loves it. The creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes are a perfect combination, and


G Khan
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had some leftover white beans from another dish, and I was looking for a way to use them up. This dish was perfect! The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I


ROk TV
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it, and I even had some leftovers for lunch today. The flavors are amazing, and the dish is so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Reis Hasen
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This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The creamy white beans and the sun-dried tomatoes were a perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.