Penne With Spinach, Peppers, And Beans

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb whole wheat penne
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved (i used quartered campari's)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (i used 6)
• 3 cups baby spinach, fresh
• 1 cup roasted red pepper (bottled)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (can use navy beans)
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta.
• 2 heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add tomatoes to pan; cook 3 minutes or until skins begin to wrinkle and burst. add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• 3 add spinach, peppers and beans; cook 3 minutes or until spinach is slightly wilted. stir in pasta, basil, vinegar and salt; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• 4 sprinkle with cheese.