Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 12 ounces penne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 5 ounces chopped frozen spinach
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • salt and red pepper, to taste
  • parmesan cheese, for serving

Instruction

  • In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta ala dente per package directions. Drain and keep warm. Reserve a half cup of pasta water. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil on medium heat in a large frying pan. Add garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the sauce is simmering. Add beans and basil. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat. Add pasta and reserved half cup of pasta water. Stir well and cook until bubbly. Season pasta to taste with salt and red pepper. Serve in a large bowl with plenty of Parmesan cheese on the side.