PENNE WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS

Penne with Tomatoes and White Beans

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cans (about 15 ounces each) diced tomatoes, unsalted, undrained
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • 1 can (about 15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, reduced fat
 

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (firm but not hard).
  2. Meanwhile, sauté garlic in oil until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in basil, oregano, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Add spinach and beans to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
  4. Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta cheese.
 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 465g

  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 460Calories from Fat 90
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat: 10g15%
  • Saturated Fat 2g10%
  • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg2%
  • Sodium: 540mg23%
  • Total Carbohydrate: 72g24%
  • Dietary Fiber 13g52%
  • Sugar 10g
  • Protein 20g
  • Vitamin A 160%Vitamin C 90%
  • Calcium 20% Iron 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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