Paprika-Spiced White Bean Pasta with Spinach

Name: Paprika-Spiced White Bean Pasta with Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 1 can cannellini beans; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup pasta water

Creamy pasta tossed with garlicky white beans and wilted spinach. Ready in 20 minutes with pantry staples.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Pasta

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz pasta
1 can cannellini beans
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup pasta water

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, drain and rinse beans. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Stir in beans, paprika, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Toss in drained pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, stirring until sauce coats pasta and thickens.