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Ingredients:
1/2 box of linguini pasta
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 cups thawed chopped frozen spinach
1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 15 oz. can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes drained and rinsed
extra virgin olive oil
Graded Romano cheese


Instructions
1. In a large sauce pan heat olive oil and saute the onions over medium heat until translucent.
2. Add in crushed garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add cannellini beans, tomatoes, spinach, and broth.
4. Stir and cover. Let cook for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta.
6. When pasta is finished, transfer the pasta into the saucepan mixture. (It is okay to let some water get into the mixture).
7. Mix well and serve!



TIP #1: Make sure to rinse the beans and tomatoes. You do not need the extra sodium or the extra sauce.

TIP #2: If the mixture is a little dry, add some of the pasta water.

TIP #3: Thaw the frozen spinach in the microwave prior to cooking it. Not only does it save you time, but it also prevents loosing heat which is what would happen if the spinach was frozen cold.