Best Greek Pasta With White Beans And Spinach Recipes

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PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS



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I learned how to make this dish from friends in 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. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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) 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

GREEK SPINACH WITH WHITE BEANS AND FETA



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Provided by Martha

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, sliced vertically into thick slices, about 2 cups
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
8 ounces sliced mushrooms, about 2 cups
1 15-ounce can white cannellini beans drained
1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes (or use our homemade recipe). Remove tomatoes, roughly chop and add back to juice
¼ teaspoon dry red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dry oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fresh baby spinach
Juice from half a lemon
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat add oil and once hot add onions, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are almost tender but still have a little crunch.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for five minutes to combine flavors and to reduce the liquid.
  • Add spinach and cook just to wilt then add lemon juice and half the feta. Cook just to heat the mixture and remove to a serving bowl.
  • Top with remaining feta cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 646.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10.9 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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An easy, quick, and tasty recipe. The flavors are wonderfully different as they are combined and meld together.

Provided by Joelene Craver

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
  • Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 592.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

GREEK PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH



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This recipe is very healthy, quick, easy, and a perfect way to eat beans which not only provide protein, but they also provide good carbohydrates.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 lb) box penne pasta (or use bow-tie pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 cups cooked white beans (or use canned Cannellini Beans)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 (10 ounce) fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as directed on the box.
  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large non-stick skillet until translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, cooked beans, and seasonings to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach to the sauce and cook until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
  • Serve sauce over pasta and sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Calories 440, Carbohydrates, 76 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 16 g.

WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH



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This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way for years-because my children eat it happily! -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons water
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups fresh spinach (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place water, garlic and spinach in a large skillet. Cook, covered, over medium heat just until tender, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK PASTA



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Flavorful Greek style pasta with garlic, feta cheese, mushrooms and black olives.

Provided by Mary

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound linguine pasta
3 tomatoes
⅓ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Plunge whole tomatoes in water briefly, until skin starts to peel. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in cold water. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking peel blanched tomatoes and chop.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Stir in garlic and mushrooms and saute until mushrooms begin to give up their juices. Stir in tomatoes and oregano and cook until tomatoes are tender.
  • To serve, plate pasta, top with hot tomato sauce and sprinkle with feta and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.1 calories, Carbohydrate 102.4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 866.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

PASTA WITH BEANS AND SPINACH PARMESAN



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Make and share this Pasta with Beans and Spinach Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni (8oz)
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water
6 cups fresh spinach leaves
3 tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until just tender.
  • Ladle 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid into bowl and reserve.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Saute onion& garlic in oil, then add 1 T water to skillet& cook over medium heat until onion is golden and tender, stirring often.
  • Add 1 c reserved pasta cooking liquid, spinach& tomatoes to skillet.
  • Cover& cook until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans& pasta.
  • Cover& cook until heated, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese& season with salt& pepper.

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



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Tomatoes flavored with basil, garlic and oregano are delicious when simmered with white cannellini beans and fresh spinach. Just serve over hot penne pasta and top with feta.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
8 ounces penne pasta
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta per package directions until al dente.
  • Combine tomatoes and beans and boil over medium high heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach, cook for 2 more minutes stirring constantly.
  • Serve over pasta and sprinkle with feta and fresh basil.
  • If you want to make this to freeze:.
  • Combine beans, tomatoes, spinach and basil, and place in freezer bag.
  • Place feta in seperate small bag.
  • Freeze together.
  • Place penne in third bag and place in cool dark location.
  • To cook:.
  • Thaw completely.
  • Bring tomato & bean mix to boil for 10 minutes. Serve over al dente penne, and top with feta. Garnish with fresh basil if available.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 726.9, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 23.9

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