Spinach and Black Bean Pasta

Spinach and Black Bean Pasta

A delicious tomato, spinach, and black bean sauce is served over whole wheat rotini pasta.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
279 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.

Ingredients

  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup chopped red onion
  • 2.5 cups chopped fresh spinach

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