Vegetarian

Mediterranean Pasta with kidney beans takes several minutes to prepare.

Mediterranean Pasta with kidney beans takes several minutes to cook.

Mediterranean Pasta with kidney beans makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Mediterranean Pasta with kidney beans are:

8 ounces whole wheat pasta
1/4 cup water from cooking pasta
2 T olive oil
1 C onion
2 large garlic cloves
8 cups spinach
1t crushed red pepper
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
1T fresh parmesan grated
1 T fresh parsley fresh or 1 t dried parsley

Here is how you make Mediterranean Pasta with kidney beans:

Cook pasta according to package direction. heat oil in saute pan. Add onion and garlic. When translucent, add red pepper flakes, spinach, kidney beans, and 1/4 c of reserved pasta water. Simmer over medium heat until spinach is tender. Add pasta, tomatoes, and parsley and combine. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. sprinkle with cheese. serve warm. Makes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPETERSN.

The nutritional information for Mediterranean Pasta with kidney beans is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 229.6

• Total Fat: 6.2 g
• Cholesterol: 15.2 mg
• Sodium: 190.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
• Protein: 8.7 g