Spinach and Black Bean Pasta

This is a very tasty and easy vegetarian pasta dish. It takes minimal time to prepare and has amazing flavor! It's also great served with brown rice!

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

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 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
• 2 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli

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.