Pasta With Beans And Greens Recipe

Name: Pasta With Beans And Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi; 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 12 ounces); 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups 1% low-fat milk; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 cups coarsely chopped spinach (about 3 ounces); 3 cups coarsely chopped kale (about 4 ounces); 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked cavatappi
2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 12 ounces)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups coarsely chopped spinach (about 3 ounces)
3 cups coarsely chopped kale (about 4 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add beans to pan halfway through cooking time. Drain well.
2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add milk; cook until slightly thick and bubbly (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly with a whisk. Add 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and garlic, stirring until the cheese melts. Keep warm.
3
Combine pasta mixture, spinach, kale, and mint in a large bowl. Stir in milk mixture, tossing gently to coat. Spoon 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture onto each of 6 plates; top each serving with 2 teaspoons shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi, 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 12 ounces), 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Beans And Greens falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Pasta With Beans And Greens

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