Sweet Grape Tomato And White Bean Pasta
- 1 3/4 cups uncooked multigrain penne (tube-shaped pasta)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 1/2 (15-ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup torn basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes; cook 3 minutes or until skins begin to wrinkle and burst. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add bell pepper, beans, and spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach is slightly wilted. Stir in basil, vinegar, salt, and pasta. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
penne, extravirgin olive oil, halved grape tomatoes, garlic, red bell peppers, navy beans, fresh baby spinach, torn basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-grape-tomato-white-bean-pasta (may not work)