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Pasta with Tomatoes and White Beans

By: Jan Briggs 
"When time is short, try this delicious vegetarian main dish. You can vary the recipe by using chickpeas instead of cannellini beans and grated Romano cheese in place of feta. --Janet Briggs"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney or cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring the tomatoes and beans to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  2. Add spinach; simmer for 2 minutes or until wilted, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.

Footnotes

  • TEST KITCHEN TIP If you use baby spinach, you don't need to chop it before using in this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by Jessica M.   view full review
YUMMMY! I didn't have spinach or feta on hand. I added an Italian twist to the dish by adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by Houn   view full review
We tried this last night and loved how it came out! I made a few changes, per the other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by CAITHNI   view full review
Really nice. Added a pinch of salt and lots of black pepper. Also used some organic goats...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by JONESS13   view full review
Pretty dry. It would be better with pasta sauce/marinara sauce instead of the tomatoes. Beans...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by andrinamarie   view full review
It is a really good base recipe (just as another user noted). I did add two cloves of garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by kuisinebykaren Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was truly easy & excellent. I added minced garlic & sliced onion to my beans & fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by Marbear   view full review
Quick, healthy, and tastes all right... it just lacks that wow factor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by keb1975   view full review
This is an easy, healthy dish to whip together anytime of the week; however, without the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by KMAX1   view full review
Basically good, though a little lackluster. Used fresh roma tomatoes, added garlic and some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by Kendra   view full review
Excellent recipe! My fiance and I both loved it! Did not change anything!

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