PENNE WITH SPINACH AND WHITE BEANS

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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Vegetable     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb whole wheat penne
1 TB red chili oil
4 large cloves of garlic, minced
1 10 oz. package frozen spinach, defrosted
2 TBS balsamic vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 15 oz. can of cannellini (or other small white) beans
Good quality olive oil
2 oz. Pecorino Romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta a minute or two less than package directions. Drain, reserving a couple cups of the pasta water and set aside. Meanwhile, heat chili oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic and stir for a few minutes. Add spinach (do not squeeze water out of spinach, and don't worry about defrosting it 100%, most of the way is okay), vinegar, and spices (do yourself a favor and don't taste it at this point, the vinegar will taste too strong-it needs time to reduce and mellow). Cook for about five minutes, stirring often. Add cannellini beans, and cook about five minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add pasta and a ladleful of the reserved pasta water. Stir a few minutes until everything is heated through and liquid has thickened a bit. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Stir in a bit of olive oil (a tablespoon or so) and heat through. Turn off heat and stir in cheese. After plating, shave a bit more cheese on each serving.

Jane Ogbu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Ariyan__emon official
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lundi Lundi2
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I will definitely be making it again!


Tai Clayton
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook penne, and this recipe definitely hit the spot. The spinach and white beans added a nice touch of flavor and texture.


Leyonce Simons
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ohis Endurance
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to this dish and it was amazing! It added a nice salty flavor that really complemented the spinach and white beans.


Mehmood Akhtar
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Nathan Beardslee
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Melissa Dickerson
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I loved the combination of the spinach, white beans, and garlic.


Faisee Gaming
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pasta, and this recipe definitely delivered. The spinach and white beans added a nice twist to the classic penne dish.


Waqar Hussain (JAFFRY)
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a very affordable meal.


Jamie Gonzala
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


shams afghan
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This was a quick and easy meal to make on a weeknight. The flavors were simple but delicious.


Erlyn Galeano
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The white beans and garlic balanced out the flavor of the spinach perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Suliman Salfe
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! Easy to make and very flavorful.


Tony Reeder
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This penne dish was a hit with my family! The combination of spinach, white beans, and garlic was delicious, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness. I will definitely be making this again.


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