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a plate of pasta with spinach, raisins, and white beans.

Spinach Pasta

Carolyn
This quick and fresh spinach pasta is coated in garlic butter and tossed with white beans, golden raisins, and parmesan. It's light, delicious, and easy to make!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 648 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne pasta (gluten-free or regular)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 3 large handfuls of spinach
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (If you only have table salt, cut the amount in half)
  • 15 ounce can of white beans drained and rinsed
  • ⅔ cup golden raisins
  • ¾ cup shredded parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain but reserve ½ cup of pasta water for the recipe.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the pasta water and lemon juice. Let the mixture cook for 30 seconds, then add the spinach and kosher salt. Stir and cook until all the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the white beans, golden raisins, and parmesan. Stir and cook until all the parmesan is melted.
  • Scoop pasta into a bowl, then sprinkle with golden raisins and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice!

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 752mgPotassium: 969mgFiber: 11gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 354mgIron: 6mg
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