Pasta With Spinach, Beans And Cheese(Low Fat Vegetarian Dish)
- 8 oz. farfalle (bowtie), penne or cavatappi pasta
- 2 large plum tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 15 oz can great northern or any other white beans, drained
- 1/4 C. low sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth
- 5 c. coarsely chopped fresh spinach (6 oz.)
- 3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 c. (1 oz) grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, lightly grease a large (12 inch) nonstick skillet.
- Heat over medium-high heat; when hot, add tomatoes and garlic.
- Cook and stir about 2 minutes, or until tomatoes are slightly soft. Stir in beans, broth and spinach.
- Cook until spinach just wilts, stirring constantly.
- Drain pasta well and add to skillet.
- Stir in cheeses, and season with freshly ground pepper.
- Toss lightly and serve immediately.
- Makes 4 servings.
- 350 calories, 4 g. fat, 465 mg. calcium per serving.
penne, tomatoes, clove garlic, great northern, chicken, fresh spinach, mozzarella, cheese, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=39540 (may not work)