Pasta, Beans, 'n' Greens

Name: Pasta, Beans, 'n' Greens
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (15 3/4 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta); 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (16 ounce) can other white beans, rinsed and drained; 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry (about 1/3 cup); 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped carrot
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (15 3/4 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
¹⁄₂ cup uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans or (16 ounce) can other white beans, rinsed and drained
0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry (about 1/3 cup)
¹⁄₄ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add the oregano, salt, pepper, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high; add pasta, beans, and spinach; cook 14 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.