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20-Minute Skillet Pasta with Tomatoes, Spinach and Beans

Published: Jun 13, 2016 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 81 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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This 20-Minute Skillet Pasta with Tomatoes, Spinach and Beans is a healthy dinner option with pasta. Simple, flavorful and wholesome skillet pasta is perfect for busy weekdays.

20-MINUTE SKILLET PASTA

This dish makes me happy just to look at! It's fresh, full of flavor and made in 20 minutes! I love quick and easy recipes! This is definitely one of them and currently my favorite vegetarian pasta dish. I love easy pasta because I can whip up a from-scratch dinner in no time and I know everyone will love it. Perfect for busy weeknights! All you need to do is cook the pasta, sauté veggies, add a little half and half for the sauce and stir it all together. Serve garnished with cheese and crushed red pepper flakes and dinner is ready!

Ingredients Needed:

  • penne pasta
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • cherry tomatoes
  • spinach
  • beans
  • half and half
  • cornstarch
  • Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
Ingredients in skillet.

How to make this dish:

  • Cook pasta according to instructions on the box.
  • In a measuring cup, mix together half and half, cornstarch and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, sauté garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and spinach and sauté, stirring often.
  • Add beans, salt, pepper and half and half mixture. Stir well. Cook for 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens up.
  • Add cooked pasta and stir in gently.
  • Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Pasta and vegetables in skillet.

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Skillet Pasta with Vegetables on a plate.

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Skillet Pasta with Vegetables on a white plate.

20-Minute Skillet Pasta

Author: Anna
Healthy vegetarian pasta dinner idea for busy weeknights. Packed with vegetable and delicious! 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 392 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 oz penne pasta about ½ box
  • 2 cloves of garlic grated or minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 9 oz sweet cherry tomatoes all cut in half
  • 15 oz can Great Northern Beans drained and rinsed well,
  • 2.5 cups fresh spinach torn if desired
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese optional garnish
  • Crushed red pepper flakes optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to instructions on the box. Rinse with warm water, set aside and keep warm.
  • In a measuring cup, mix together half and half, cornstarch and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat up olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and spinach and sauté, stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add beans, salt, pepper and half and half mixture. Stir well. Cook for 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens up.
  • Add cooked pasta and stir in gently. Remove from heat.
  • Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

Notes

  1. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
  2. You can use any bite-size pasta for this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2230IU | Vitamin C: 22.1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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  1. sheri says

    August 03, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    I really loved it and my husband…not a bean guy or into cooked tomatoes said he would eat it again. that’s huge for a guy from the 40’s
    .

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 03, 2022 at 10:25 pm

      That's wonderful! I am so glad you both enjoyed it! Thank you, Sheri!

      Reply
  2. Crissy says

    July 07, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious pasta! I didn't use gluten free but I have tried it, pretty good. I used 1 cup of half and half, great vegetarian recipe!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      July 09, 2018 at 11:37 pm

      Thank you so much, Crissy! I am so glad you like it!

      Reply
  3. Bethany Fones says

    July 05, 2017 at 10:03 am

    One ounce of beans? Is that a misprint?

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      July 05, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Hi Bethany! It is a misprint. It should say 15 oz. can. So sorry!

      Reply
  4. Jerry Marquardt says

    November 13, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    I like to have all of my Italian dishes served with Penne Mostaccioli What a difference!

    Reply
  5. Betty C says

    November 13, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    I use rotini frequently so that is the one I'm most interested in trying.

    Reply
  6. Annette says

    November 13, 2016 at 10:22 am

    I'm excited to try Rotini.

    Reply
  7. Thomas Murphy says

    November 13, 2016 at 1:16 am

    I want to try the Rotini

    Reply
  8. Margot C says

    November 12, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    I already buy the Ronzoni Gluten Free Penne; does that count! We adore it and always buy that brand (true story!)

    Reply
  9. Stephanie Phelps says

    November 12, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    I am excited to try the Elbows, Penne, because I love macaroni salad so much!

    Reply
  10. Ellie Wright says

    November 12, 2016 at 12:50 am

    I'd like to use the Penne noodles in a delicious Italian pasta salad.

    Reply
  11. Linda Fenwick says

    November 11, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    I am most excited to try the penne. My family eats a lot of ziti and this type of pasta would work great for that.

    Reply
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