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Whole Grain Pasta (Recipe)

Whole Grain Pasta (Recipe)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat penne, freshly cooked
  
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  
• 8 ounces fresh spinach
• 2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth or vegetable stock
  
• 1 15 1/2-ounce can low-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
• Salt and frshly ground black pepper
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

• 1.  Heat olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.

• 2. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add spinach by handfuls until wilted, then add cannellini beans and cook until beans are warmed through.

• 3. Transfer spinach mixture to large bowl and add cooked pasta. Season pasta with pepper and crushed red pepper, if using; sprinkle with grated Parmesan and toss well.

Enjoy!!!

Servings : 4
Ready in : 30 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

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