Pasta with Beans and Greens
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Joy E. Zachara, R.D.
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza
Ingredients
- 8 oz. uncooked bow tie pasta
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (6 oz.) pkg. Portobello mushroom caps, halved and sliced*
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 4 cups chopped fresh kale or spinach (about 6 oz.)
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 /2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 (15 oz.) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Place pasta in a large bowl; set aside.
- Sauté onion and mushrooms in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes. Add kale and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until kale is tender. Add beans and cook 1 minute.
- Add bean mixture to pasta; toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese.
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- 1 (8oz.) pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms may be substituted.