Pasta, Beans, 'n' Greens

Total Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (15 3/4 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
• 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (16 ounce) can other beans, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. add carrot, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. add the oregano, salt, pepper, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• 2 increase heat to medium-high; add pasta, beans, and spinach; cook 14 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally. sprinkle each serving with cheese.