Spinach And Black Bean Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add rotini, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. reduce heat, and mix in spinach, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. stir in the black beans and broccoli. continue to cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes.
• stir the tomatoes into the saucepan, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. serve over the cooked pasta. garnish with parmesan cheese.