Pantry-Style One Pot Pasta with White Beans and Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A simple, creamy pasta dish made with pantry essentials and seasonal greens, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This Italian-American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Olive oil, Onion, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2, diced Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 (14 oz) can Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 8 oz Spaghetti
• 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed Cannellini beans
• 2 cups, packed Fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add 1/2 diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice), 2 cups chicken broth, 8 oz spaghetti, 1 (15 oz) can drained and rinsed cannellini beans, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until spaghetti is al dente, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 cups packed spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.