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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan White Bean and Spinach Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring white beans, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy Tuscan sauce. Perfect for a wholesome, comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz dried pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini or great northern beans)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk (optional, can substitute dairy-free milk)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegetarian hard cheese alternative)
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for about 1 minute.
  4. Add drained white beans, stirring gently and mashing about half the beans slightly with the back of a spoon.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Add dried pasta in an even layer, pressing it down slightly so it’s mostly submerged in the broth.
  7. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low.
  8. Cook pasta for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes to prevent sticking and check liquid level.
  9. Once pasta is tender with a slight bite and most broth absorbed, stir in fresh spinach in batches, letting it wilt before adding more (2-3 minutes).
  10. Stir in cream (or milk), grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Cook for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  12. Remove from heat and let pasta sit covered for a couple of minutes to thicken the sauce.
  13. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream while stirring. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce. Taste and adjust salt gradually as sun-dried tomatoes can be salty. Fresh spinach is preferred over canned for best texture. Can substitute baby kale or Swiss chard for spinach. For vegan version, use dairy-free cream and vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. Gluten-free pasta can be used but watch cooking time.

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Keywords: one-pot pasta, creamy pasta, Tuscan pasta, white beans, spinach, easy dinner, healthy pasta, vegetarian pasta

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