Epicure Recipes

Balsamic Pasta

LunchLow-sodiumSugar ConsciousDinnerOnion-freeLunchVegetarianGluten-freeHigh ProteinDinnerGarlic-freeStovetop

15 min

4 servings

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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

  1. In a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1⁄2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Epicure Products Used

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.