Black Bean & Spinach Pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 248.8
  • Total Fat: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.0 mg
  • Sodium: 580.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
  • Protein: 10.5 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 16 oz package of penne or rotini pasta
    1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
    2 1/2 cups spinach
    1/2 cup chopped red onion
    1 clove of garlic, chopped
    1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
    salt & pepper to taste
    1 15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli
    1 cup diced tomatoes



Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce heat, and mix in spinach, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir in the black beans and broccoli. Continue to cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Stir the tomatoes into the saucepan, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Serve over the cooked pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.




Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BECKYBOOP78.