One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta with White Beans and Spinach

Name: One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta with White Beans and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta; 1 can (15 oz), drained white beans; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; 2 cups spinach; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

A creamy, herb-forward pasta made with pantry staples and fresh spinach in under 30 minutes.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta
1 can (15 oz), drained white beans
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
2 cups spinach
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 1 minute less than package directions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute until fragrant, then add crushed tomatoes and beans, stirring to break up beans.
Step 3: Add drained pasta, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and 1/2 cup spinach to skillet. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pasta, adding more pasta water if needed. Stir in 3 tbsp basil and remaining spinach until wilted.