Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

I thought this was a great simple meal - easy to make and so good! I also used plain diced tomatoes instead of the italian style. I sauteed some garlic and onion first, added the tomatoes along with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, and some italian seasoning and let simmer for about a half hour, then adding the beans, fresh basil, and spinach. Absolutely delicious!! Will be making on a regular basis... mmmm...

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2007

Wonderfully simple recipe that is full of flavor! I prefer unseasoned diced tomatoes instead of the stewed type. So, I used the diced and like others suggested, I also sauteed some minced garlic (2 cloves) and added 1/2 c. chopped onion in a bit of olive oil with 2-tsp. basil & 1/2-tsp. oregano. This recipe made quite a bit of sauce, so I used the whole 16oz. box of penne and it feed my family of 4 with enough left-over for my DH to take for lunch the next day. I will definitely make this again.

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BellaBuddha

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Home Town: Santa Cruz, California, USA

Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2007

I made this last night and I was pleasantly surprised! The combo of flavors is excellent - I will definitely be making this again. One comment: I used regular no-salt added diced tomatoes and added my own Italian spices and a little salt (the sodium in the salt I added was WAY less than it would have been in the regular Italian tomatoes). It makes the recipe even healthier and tastier!

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philosophia

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2006

We loved this dish. I will make this over and over again. Super fast, easy and cheap! I made some changes. Sautéed a little onion and 3 cloves of garlic in olive oil, then added a little sherry and let it cook down. Only had plain canned tomatoes so I added a good Tbsp of Mediterranean seasoning, 1 Tbsp of sugar, black pepper and cayenne pepper to them. Added sliced black olives and had to use frozen spinach which I drained well and only used ½ of the box. That worked fine. All I had was fettuccini so I tossed it with the tomato mixture and had to add a little chicken broth because it was a little dry. Excellent!

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AINSLEYSMOM

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2006

not very good. the cannelini beans were awful.

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Jennifer

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Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2006

Good recipe as is, affordable and tasty. We used whole wheat penne and reduced fat feta. My 14 month old loved it, it was the first time she's had spinach. Thanks for the recipe, this will be in our regular dinner rotation now.

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HARDROCKGIRL777

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Yorba Linda, California, USA

Living In: Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2006

My seven year old loves this dish. It's becoming a weekly must in our house.

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2006

It sounds like a weird combination, but it's very tasty! Especially when you add your own fresh herbs to make it extra special!

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Michelle

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2006

adding fresh basil is a must for this dish, other than that it makes a great sidedish or a great vegitarian main dish.

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GAHSMOMX3

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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2006

Lacked serious flavor. I think I'd add sauteed onion and garlic next time. Also I used frozen Spinach which I didn't like so will definitely use fresh if I make this again. Quick and easy and satisfying though.

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SPACELACE

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2006

I didn't like the beans in this dish, it was too different a texture for me. The feta was the best part of this dish, otherwise bland.

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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2006

This was a great dish. I wish I had a digital camera; I could not believe I made such a gourmet-looking dish ! Easy and quick, and no need for salt, which is what I'm trying to reduce. Feta cheese gives excellent flavor too.

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MIYAMARTIN

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Reviewed: May 22, 2006

Easy and very good. Filling, but at the same time a refreshing change from heavy pasta dishes. I followed the recipe, only adding some basil, salt and pepper to the sauce while simmering.

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WILDRUNNER

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Home Town: Rome, New York, USA

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Reviewed: May 13, 2006

Great veggie recipe. For extra zip, I used the feta with sundried tomatoes.

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2006

I added chicken to this dish, and made one other change. I used a can of spinach (had no fresh). I will NOT do that again. That was a mistake. I will make this dish again, but with fresh spinach for sure. I will also use more feta. This dish would probably also be good with shrimp. Thanks for the post!

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2006

This was great! I wasn't sure about the Feta mixing with the other flavors, but it was awesome. I think I would add fresh herbs next time, just to make it taste even fresher, but it was pretty tasty!

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2006

I am giving this dish a four because I added several things to it to make it tastier. First of all, I sauteed garlic in olive oil before adding the tomatoes. I added basil, oregano, and a pinch of sugar to the tomato sauce. This dish is a very nice, cheap vegetarian meal.

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2006

Extremely pleased with this recipe. It is inexpensive, easy and very healthy! Perfect for a single mom of three. The kids loved it as well. I used dried beans adding approx 1 1/2 cups seemed to be the right amount for family taste. Will write this one out and keep it in my real recipe box!

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