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Mediterranean Penne Pasta and Beans

Mediterranean Penne Pasta and Beans

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated May 23, 2022

Mediterranean Penne Pasta and Beans

Mediterranean Penne Pasta and Beans

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Prep Time 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 4
Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

6 oz. (1 3/4 cups) uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1 (15-oz.) can Progresso™ Chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (10-oz.) pkg. prewashed fresh spinach, stems removed, chopped (about 8 cups)
2 oz. (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Instructions

Step
1

Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
Step
2

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning and sugar; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
Step
3

Add spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently.
Step
4

To serve, arrange cooked penne on large serving platter. Top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.

Nutrition

400 Calories

10g Total Fat

16g Protein

61g Total Carbohydrate

8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 400

Calories from Fat: 90

Total Fat: 10g; 15%

Saturated Fat: 3g; 15%

Cholesterol: 15mg; 5%

Sodium: 470mg; 20%

Total Carbohydrate: 61g; 20%

Dietary Fiber: 10g; 40%

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 16g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 110%; 110%

Vitamin C: 60%; 60%

Calcium: 25%; 25%

Iron: 35%; 35%

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 3 Vegetable; 2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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