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Pasta and Veggies in Garlic Sauce

5 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Dec. 28, 2023
Big garlic flavor and a little heat from red pepper flakes help perk up this fresh-tasting pasta dish. It's wonderful with chicken and beef entrees. —Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
Pasta and Veggies in Garlic Sauce
Pasta and Veggies in Garlic Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 1 minute. Add garbanzo beans and tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add spinach and salt; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.
  2. Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 370 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.