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Whole Wheat Pasta with White Beans and Greens

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta with White Beans and Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 10 oz whole wheat pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed; 4 cups chopped kale or chard; 1/4 tsp chili flakes; 1/2 cup pasta water; Salt and pepper to taste; Grated parmesan (optional)

A quick weeknight pasta that pairs whole wheat noodles with white beans and greens for a fiber-dense plate.

15 g fiber per serving

Serves 3

30 min total

Method

01
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of the water before draining.
02
Warm the oil and garlic in a large pan until fragrant, then add the chili flakes.
03
Add the beans and greens and cook until the greens wilt, about 4 minutes.
04
Toss in the pasta and reserved water and stir until glossy.
05
Season, top with parmesan if using, and serve.

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