PASTA WITH SPINACH, BEANS AND PANCETTA
This is wonderful pasta with tons of flavor. It is incorporates a lot of different flavors but is well worth the little bit of extra time to make it. The white beans make for a very hearty creamy flavor along with the pancetta, and the spinach makes for a great light addition to the pasta. I hope you give this a try.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bean sauce -- In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and saute the pancetta until lightly brown. Then add the onion, red pepper flakes and continue cooking until the onion is slightly soft and translucent. Then add the beans, salt and pepper, wine, chicken broth, and parsley. Simmer 10-15 minutes on low. Mash up the beans slightly with a fork. The beans will naturally thicken the sauce.
- Pasta -- While the beans cook, start cooking your pasta according to directions.
- Spinach -- Now . while the beans simmer and the pasta cook, lets make the spinach. In a large skillet heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter. Add the garlic and cook just a minute until lightly browned, then add the tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes until they start to break down. Next, add the spinach and cook until lightly wilted just a couple of minutes, not too long. Add additional salt and pepper and cook until spinach is slightly wilted.
- Combine -- Drain the pasta, (reserve a little of the water) and toss with the bean mixture, parmesan cheese, and the spinach mixture. Add a little of the pasta water if you would like a little more sauce. I also like to drizzle just a bit of good olive oil the top. ENJOY!
- Some good toasted baguettes are perfect with this. Just topped with a little olive oil is all.
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Tiffany Nelson
[email protected]This is a great dish for a potluck or party.
Mahedi Sk
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.
Brad West
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach and beans.
HoAu
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Ihsanali Afridi7788
[email protected]I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this dish, and it was delicious. The tomatoes added a nice sweetness and tanginess.
Jameel Ahmad
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Nowrin Lamisa
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.
Reyan Ali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly good. The spinach was cooked perfectly, and it didn't overpower the other flavors.
Wizard Boy
[email protected]This pasta is so flavorful and hearty. The pancetta adds a nice salty flavor, and the beans and spinach add a lot of texture.
Erau Innocent
[email protected]I love how easy this dish is to make. I was able to throw it together in about 30 minutes, and it was a huge hit with my guests.
Betthany Cole (NaturesSlave)
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of spinach, beans, and pancetta was delicious, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.