This one-pan bean and spinach pasta recipe is so simple to make, bursting with flavors, is healthy, and is perfect for busy weeknights!
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Why make this one-pan bean and spinach pasta?
One Pan meals are AMAZING! Everything is cooked in ONE skillet which means no extra pot to wash. Fantastic right?
If that hasn’t convinced you then how about the fact that it’s pretty inexpensive to make, it’s easy to put together, it’s healthy, and you can have dinner ready to serve in 30-minutes!
In conclusion, you get a one-pan meal with minimal cleanup and tons of flavor!
A Meatless One-Pan Dinner
This easy one-pan recipe is a healthy meatless dinner made with simple and real ingredients. Perfect for any night of the week!
I do use chicken broth in this recipe because that is what I prefer but feel free to use vegetable broth instead to make it vegan!
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- One-Pot Sausage and Jalapeno Soup
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One-Pan White Bean and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 can cannellini beans (or Great Northern), rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 9 oz fusilli pasta (250g), about 2 1/2 cups
- 2½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pint cheery tomatoes (340g)
- 2½ cups baby spinach
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated (more for serving if desired)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp dry thyme
- ½ tsp dry basil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper, divided (more to taste)
- 1 tsp salt, divided (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil and melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add tomatoes, onion powder, basil, ½ tsp of salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.Saute the tomatoes, stirring often so that the basil doesn't burn, until they release their juices and the skin bursts easily.
- Once the tomatoes start to break down, add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 30-35 seconds.Add spinach and stir until it is almost wilted.
- Add drained beans, paprika, red pepper flakes, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and thyme. Add chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and once melted have a taste test and adjust seasonings if needed.Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with extra parmesan cheese sprinkled on top if desired.Enjoy!
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