Garlicky Spaghetti with Beans Greens
Elevate weeknight dinners with this vibrant and wholesome Garlicky Spaghetti with Beans and Greens. Bursting with the bold flavors of golden, sautéed garlic and a hint of red chili heat, this quick pasta dish combines tender spaghetti with creamy cannellini beans and nutrient-packed baby spinach. Infused with zesty lemon juice and finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between comfort and freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal vegetarian meal that’s both hearty and packed with protein and fiber. Serve it with a garnish of chopped parsley for a pop of color and enjoy a simple yet satisfying dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 4 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Stir in the cannellini beans and vegetable broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the cooked spaghetti and toss to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, grated parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with additional parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3456 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.1 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1015 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 3156 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
