Pasta with Greens

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced onion
• dash of cayenne red pepper
• kale or collards, cut up
• 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie broth
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 16 oz whole wheat or spelt spaghetti
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 16 oz can northern beans

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil in large pot, add cayenne pepper.
2. Add greens and toss with tongs about 2 minutes. Add broth, tomato, and cover pan. Increase to high heat & simmer until greens are tender. Stir in beans.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta just shy of al dente. Drain & return to pot. Add to greens mix and toss to combine. Cook until pasta absorbs most of the liquid. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Salt to taste.

This recipe came from a friend & it’s become a favorite of ours! You can use fresh tomatoes or soaked & cooked beans for the canned options; but if you’re in a hurry, the cans help make this a quick meal to prepare!