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Pasta with White Beans, Greens, and Lemon

Contributed By: solfrench
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Ingredients

1 pound Uncooked orecchiette ("little ears" pasta)

2 tablespoons Extravirgin olive oil

Cooking spray

3 cloves Garlic, minced

3/4 cup Chopped sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil

1/4 teaspoon Crusted red pepper

1 (15-ounce) can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

3 cups Trimmed arugula or baby spinach

1 cup Fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped (about 1 (1-ounce) package)

1 tablespoon Grated lemon rind

3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

5 tablespoons Pine nuts, toasted

1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place pasta in a large bowl; drizzle with oil, tossing to coat.

2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add garlic to pan; saute 1 minute or until garlic begins to brown. Add pasta mixture, tomatoes, pepper, and beans; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in arugula, basil, rind, juice and salt; cook 1 minute or until arugula wilts. Spoon 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture into each of 6 shallow bowls; top each serving with 2 1/2 teaspoons pine nuts and 2 teaspoons cheese. Serve immediately.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 438
Total Fat: 12.2 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
Carbohydrates: 68.2 g
Protein: 16.2 g
Calcium: 132 mg
Sodium: 623 mg
Iron: 4.4 mg
Fiber: 5.5 g