Ingredients for Beans Bow Ties Spinach Cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) package bow tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- about 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional)
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How to Make Beans Bow Ties Spinach Cheese
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until tomatoes are slightly softened.
- Add 1 (15 ounce) can of Westbrae Natural Organic Great Northern Beans (drained and rinsed), 1/2 cup of vegetable broth, and 5 ounces of fresh spinach. Cook until spinach just wilts, stirring frequently (about 3-5 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy consistency.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
31g
Carbs
21g
