Name: Creamy Spinach Pasta with White Beans
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) package baby kale; 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach; 8 ounces whole-wheat penne or rigatoni pasta; 2 ounces cream cheese; 0.5 cup shredded Gruyère cheese; 0.5 cup torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, grated; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium white beans, rinsed

Creamy Spinach Pasta with White Beans

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Here, we whir up fresh spinach and kale with cream cheese and Gruyère for the luscious sauce that highlights this rich pasta dish. Paired with beans, it makes a filling vegetarian meal.

Adam Dolge

Updated on September 9, 2020

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free High Fiber Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 (5 ounce) package baby kale
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
8 ounces whole-wheat penne or rigatoni pasta
2 ounces cream cheese
½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
½ cup torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, grated
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium white beans, rinsed

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and kale and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. With tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the greens to a colander and rinse under cold water. Wrap in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Keep the water boiling.
Add pasta to the boiling water and cook al dente according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, combine the greens, cream cheese, Gruyère, basil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until the greens are finely chopped.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water; drain the cooked pasta and return to the pot. Add the reserved water to the food processor and process until the sauce is smooth. Add beans and the sauce to the pasta and stir to combine. Top with more basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442	Calories
13g	Fat
65g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 442
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 65g	24%
Dietary Fiber 13g	45%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g	43%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Vitamin A 4325IU	87%
Vitamin C 21mg	24%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 691mg	30%
Calcium 375mg	29%
Iron 6mg	33%
Magnesium 169mg	40%
Potassium 588mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.