Healthy Recipes · Pasta & Noodles
White Bean, Spinach & Tomato Pasta Serves 4 · 25 minutes
Whole-grain pasta tossed with white beans, spinach, tomatoes, garlic and lemon for an easy weeknight dinner.
Blood Pressure Friendly Blood Sugar Friendly Heart Healthy
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Yield 4 servings
Plant-Forward Built around plant foods and everyday ingredients.
Whole-Food Focus Designed to make nutrient-dense choices easier.
Flavor First Herbs, spices and aromatics bring satisfying flavor.
Everyday Wellness A practical recipe for a balanced eating pattern.
Ingredients 8 ounces whole-grain spaghetti or penne 1 can (15 oz) no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 5 ounces baby spinach ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley Helpful Notes Choose no-salt-added beans and lower-sodium pantry ingredients when available. Adjust seasoning to your taste and individual nutrition needs.
Directions Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and optional red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook 4–5 minutes. Stir in beans and spinach and cook until the spinach wilts. Add the pasta, black pepper, salt and lemon juice. Toss, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed. Finish with basil or parsley. Pairs Well With Good companions for serving this recipe:
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A friendly note: These recipes are offered for general wellness inspiration. Individual nutrition needs and food restrictions vary; ask your healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
