Creamy Orecchiette with White Beans & Spinach

Looking for a delicious meal that’s packed with protein and fiber? This creamy orecchiette with white beans and spinach is just what you need!

Servings: 4
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories per Serving: 489

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tsp. vegetable bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon)
• 12 oz. orecchiette pasta
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 can (14 oz.) small white beans, rinsed
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

Step 1:
In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook until it turns light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat, then add 4 cups of water and whisk in the vegetable bouillon base.

Step 2:
Add the orecchiette and thyme to the skillet, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3:
Fold in the rinsed white beans, baby spinach, Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 tsp. of pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, until the beans are heated through and the spinach has wilted.

Nutrition per Serving

• Calories: 489
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbohydrates: 85 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugars: 2.5 g (0 g added sugars)
• Fat: 10 g (2.5 g saturated fat)
• Cholesterol: 9 mg
• Sodium: 767 mg