Spinach And Black Bean Pasta

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 16 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 2 ounces grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• 2 in a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. reduce heat and mix in spinach, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. stir in the black beans and broccoli. continue to cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes.
• 3 stir in the tomatoes, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. serve over the cooked pasta. garish with parmesan cheese.