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Penne with Tomatoes & White Beans

Name: Penne with Tomatoes & White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed; 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

9 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Penne with Tomatoes & White Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup tomato mixture with 1 cup pasta and 2 tablespoons cheese: 491 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 1505mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 9g fiber), 19g protein.

Penne with Tomatoes & White Beans

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