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Cacio E Pepe with Spinach and White Beans

Cacio E Pepe with Spinach and White Beans prepared dish

This cacio e pepe with spinach and white beans combines the classic roman pasta dish with nutritious greens and hearty beans. The creamy cheese and pepper sauce envelops the pasta, while the spinach adds a vibrant color and flavor. Enjoy this comforting meal that is both satisfying and wholesome!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, fresh spinach, salt, parmesan cheese.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 15 oz canned white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the drained white beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing them to heat through.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the spinach and beans, along with the grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
  7. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 66 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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