Fusilli With Garbanzo Beans Recipe

Name: Fusilli With Garbanzo Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fusilli; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (29 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 (6 ounce) bags Baby Spinach

Servings: persons

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Cook pasta as label directs.
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Meanwhile, in 12 inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and cook, covered for 5 minutes, stirring often.
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Stir in garlic and oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
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Stir in beans, vinegar, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
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When pasta has cooked to desired doneness, remove 1 cup cooking water and reserve.
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Drain pasta; return to saucepot.
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Add spinach, bean mixture and reserved cooking water; toss gently to combine.
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Notes: I usually use the large corkscrew pasta istead of fusilli.
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Actually, I've made it with several kinds of pasta--whatever I have on hand.
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Even egg noodles worked fine.
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Strangely, fusilli was my least favorite pasta to make this with.
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Also, I use the chopped garlic that comes in a jar.
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And thawed, frozen spinach works fine--you'll need much less of the reserved water.

124

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fusilli, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press, and more.

Yes, Fusilli With Garbanzo Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fusilli With Garbanzo Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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