Tuscan White Bean & Spinach Pasta

Name: Tuscan White Bean & Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 ounce low-carb pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 yellow onion (diced); 1 can cannellini beans (rinsed, drained); 0.5 cup canned tomatoes (diced, low sodium); 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 3 cup fresh spinach (packed); 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

A rustic Italian-inspired dish featuring creamy white beans and tender spinach tossed with low-carb pasta in a simple garlic and tomato sauce.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.64/serving

Dietary

Vegan
Vegetarian
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

4 ounce low-carb pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 yellow onion (diced)
1 can cannellini beans (rinsed, drained)
0.5 cup canned tomatoes (diced, low sodium)
0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
3 cup fresh spinach (packed)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Cook low-carb pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced yellow onion; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add rinsed cannellini beans, low-sodium diced tomatoes, low-sodium vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Lightly mash some beans for a creamier sauce.
Stir in the packed fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked low-carb pasta to the skillet with the bean and spinach mixture. Toss to combine and heat through.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

To ensure maximum flavor, use good quality olive oil and fresh garlic. This dish is designed to be low-sodium, so taste and adjust seasoning with care.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 390
Protein: 24.5 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 20 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Sugar: 5.5 g