Pasta with spinach and bean sauce
4 servings
15 minutes
Pasta with spinach and bean sauce is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of pasta with the rich flavor of spinach and creamy bean sauce. Italians have always known how to create simple yet elegant dishes using fresh, natural ingredients. This recipe harmoniously blends the softness of al dente pasta, the light sweetness of orange juice, and the nutty aroma of walnuts. The bean sauce adds a special texture and richness to the dish, while spinach contributes freshness and beneficial vitamins. This dish is perfect for a light dinner or lunch when you want to enjoy Mediterranean flavors.
1
Boil frozen spinach in salted boiling water for 6 minutes, drain in a colander, and let it drain. Chop slightly if necessary.
- Frozen spinach: 200 g
- Sea salt: to taste
2
Boil the pasta until al dente.
- Pasta: 200 g
3
Chop the onion and sauté in olive oil until translucent. Add spinach and pasta, heat through.
- Onion: 1 head
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Frozen spinach: 200 g
- Pasta: 200 g
4
Prepare the sauce: blend the beans with orange juice in a blender and pour into a sauceboat.
- Canned white beans: 1 jar
- Orange juice: 0.5 glass
5
Lightly roast the peeled walnuts in a pan.
- Walnuts: 4 tablespoons
6
Serve the hot pasta with sauce, sprinkled with nuts.
- Walnuts: 4 tablespoons
