Ingredients

  • 12 onion, small
  • 1 clove garlic (I prefer two cloves)
  • 1 bell pepper (I used 1/2 yellow and 1/2 orange)
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 12 cup tomato sauce, low sodium
  • 23 cup of canned white beans
  • 12 cup frozen spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 12 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 12 ounces pasta (dry, uncooked)

Method

  • Prepare pasta according to recipe directions, omit salt, drain and set aside.
  • Rinse and drain beans and set aside.
  • Dice onion, bell pepper, and celery, set aside.
  • Mince garlic, set aside.
  • Spray non-stick sauce pan with cooking spray and saute onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic for 5-7 minutes on medium-low heat, or until onions are translucent.
  • Reduce heat and add tomato sauce, broth, spinach, basil and beans.
  • Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve with pasta (Pasta suggestion: Use any bite sized pasta such as small seashells, elbows or orzo).