5Creamy Tomato and White Bean Pasta
This comforting pasta dish brings together rich tomato, creamy white beans, and fresh spinach for a quick, wholesome meal.
How to make it
- 1
Get a large pot of water boiling for your pasta. Once it is bubbling nicely, add a good pinch of salt and your penne. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Don't forget to reserve about a cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, grab a large skillet. Drain and rinse your cannellini beans.
- 3
Once the pasta is nearly done, add the drained diced tomatoes, rinsed cannellini beans, and about half of your reserved pasta water to the skillet. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Stir in the nutritional yeast until it is fully dissolved and creates a lovely cheesy aroma. Now, add the fresh spinach, a handful at a time, letting it wilt down.
- 5
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly. If it looks a little dry, add more of the reserved pasta water, a splash at a time, until it reaches your desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy this simple, hearty meal.
