Balsamic Pasta

15 min

4 servings

This pasta has a secret ingredient—white beans! But, you’d never know. Our friend, the humble bean, is a bit of a superhero: budget-friendly, protein-rich, and mild-flavoured, it’s worth a shot to sneak it onto any picky eater’s plate. Mash ‘em up “real good” to hide them in the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 lb (225 g) uncooked spaghetti
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) unsalted white beans, such as great northern or butter, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups tomato sauce or prepared Marinara Sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pkg Maple Balsamic Chicken Seasoning
  • 4 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • 2⁄3 cup shredded mozzarella or gruyère cheese

Preparation

  • In a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1⁄2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in Sauté Pan over medium heat. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, and seasoning. Simmer 2–3 min. Using Ground Meat Separator, coarsely mash beans.
  • Stir in spinach and cheese. Add cooked pasta and 2 tbsp pasta water; toss to combine. If sauce is too thick, add pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 470, Fat 9 g (Saturated 3.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 77 g (Fiber 10 g, Sugars 15 g), Protein 20 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 2 cups leafy greens and 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing.