Penne With Tomatoes and White Beans

I admit...This doesn't look or sound that appetizing...but give it a try.. Open your mind...It's Pasta, how bad could it be?

This Dish comes from Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist.

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed

1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and beans.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend.                                                

Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted.

Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.

 

                                                        Yield: 4 servings.

 

There, Nice and Simple...Enjoy!  Eat Well My Friends!