Vegetarian

Black Bean and Spinach Pasta is for Lunch.

Black Bean and Spinach Pasta takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Black Bean and Spinach Pasta takes 15 minutes to cook.

Black Bean and Spinach Pasta makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Black Bean and Spinach Pasta are:

1 16 oz package of penne or rotini pasta
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 1/2 cups spinach
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 clove of garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste
1 15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli
1 cup diced tomatoes

Here is how you make Black Bean and Spinach Pasta:

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. 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.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 if desired.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BECKYBOOP78.

The nutritional information for Black Bean and Spinach Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 248.8

• Total Fat: 1.7 g
• Cholesterol: 1.0 mg
• Sodium: 580.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 54.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
• Protein: 10.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Black Bean and Spinach Pasta is Vegetarian