Orecchiette pasta with sauteed tomatoes, spinach and white beans is a simple yet flavorful dish inspired by my travels across Italy last summer. I’m so excited to share this easy orecchiette pasta recipe with you today. This is a sponsored post for HemisFares™ brand that is available exclusively at Kroger family of stores. All opinions are honest and 100% my own.
Last summer I was fortunate to spend a week and a half in Italy. It was my first time in Italy and part of a tour that also included some time in Switzerland, Monaco and France. It was such a wonderful experience, and I have to admit that I enjoyed my time in Italy the most. My tour group visited quite a few towns and cities in Italy during those 10 days, including small cities such as Orvieto and popular tourist destinations like Rome and Venice. It’s the city of Florence that I most want to return to. A day wasn’t nearly enough. No matter the size of the city, one thing was consistently the same – the food. The food was wonderful, no matter where we went. Always fresh, flavorful and made with surprisingly few ingredients.
I was very inspired by the foods I enjoyed in Italy, and it has definitely affected how I now prepare meals at home. This recipe for orecchiette with tomatoes, beans and spinach is a perfect example.
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You’re going to love how simple this pasta recipe is to prepare, and it is great for both lunch or dinner. I made this a vegetarian recipe, but if you want to make it a little more hearty you can substitute the bean protein for something like shredded chicken or sausage.
While the orecchiette is boiling, begin to sauté some finely diced onion and garlic in olive oil. Add some cherry tomatoes and sauté for several minutes. I like to gently press down on a few of the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon, to break the skin. Next you’ll add a can of white beans that has been drained. Any variety of white bean is fine. Cannellini and garbanzo beans are both great. At the end you’ll add the baby spinach and some additional liquid. I stirred about a teaspoon of flour into a cup of vegetable broth and then seasoned with salt and pepper.
This versatile pasta dish can be served warm or cold, although I do prefer to eat this while still a little warm.
This orecchiette pasta recipe is so versatile. You can easily add some additional veggies. Use whatever is fresh from your garden or farmer’s market. Squash would be a lovely addition.
Orecchiette with Tomatoes, Beans and Spinach
Prep
Cook
Total
Yield 6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces HemisFares Orecchiette Pasta
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 Cup Small Diced White Onion
- 2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes
- 6 Ounces Fresh Baby Spinach
- 15 Ounce Can Cannellini or Garbanzo Beans, drained
- 1 Cup Vegetable Broth
- 1 Tsp. All-Purpose Flour
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Sauté garlic and onion for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue to cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Add beans and spinach and continue to stir and cook until spinach has softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir flour into vegetable broth and add to pan. Add drained pasta to pan and stir to heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cuisine Italian
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Olivia Roach says
July 20, 2017 at 3:44 AMOh wow, this pasta looks so delicious and yummy! Great recipe post x
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
July 20, 2017 at 8:17 AMThat sounds like delicious pasta. I’m a big fan of pasta. I use it all the time in sides as well as main dishes.
Mary Edwards says
July 20, 2017 at 9:23 AMWe love a good pasta dish. This is perfect because it’s vegan too and half of us are vegan.
Melissa Chapman says
July 20, 2017 at 12:13 PMYou have made what seems so simple into a summer meal that looks so good. I will have to try it instead of the pasta primavera that I usually make.
Liz Mays says
July 20, 2017 at 5:20 PMI could seriously go for more authentic Italian dishes like this. The pasta looks really good.
Wendy Polisi says
July 20, 2017 at 7:23 PMThis looks delicious! I have never been stellar at Italian dishes.
Joanna Clute says
July 20, 2017 at 7:25 PMOne, I’m SO jealous about your stay in Italy. Two, this seriously looks like it could be one of new favorite dishes.
Kita Bryant says
July 20, 2017 at 7:30 PMWhat a colorful recipe. This seems like it would be perfect for summer too.
Pam Wattenbarger says
July 20, 2017 at 7:31 PMThis looks so good. I bet it tastes really fresh too. I like that you didn’t smother the orricheti in a thick sauce.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
July 21, 2017 at 11:06 AMIt looks delicious! My family will surely love this!
Kelly Hutchinson says
July 21, 2017 at 5:26 PMThis looks like the perfect healthy summer dish! This is what we are having for dinner this weekend!
Amy Desrosiers says
July 21, 2017 at 9:49 PMI love trying new pasta salad dishes. I think this sounds and looks like the perfect summer grilling side dish.
Angela Milnes says
July 22, 2017 at 4:08 AMAbsolutely looks delicious and a new recipe for me I always find a new pasta recipe my hubby was a huge fan of anykind of pasta
Our Family World says
July 22, 2017 at 7:30 AMWill include this in our menu plan this week. We have Pasta Fridays and this will definitely be another favorite. Thanks for the recipe.
Crystal says
July 22, 2017 at 2:36 PMYum! Adding the beans will make your pasta recipe even more filling. It looks like the perfect recipe to bring to backyard parties.
Makeba Giles says
July 25, 2017 at 1:33 AMI love this dish! It seems so light yet filling — perfect for the summer months. I’ll have to make this.
Elena says
August 4, 2017 at 2:58 PMLooks delicious. I love pasta. Thank you for the recipe.
Kimberly Flickinger says
August 6, 2017 at 8:57 PMI love Pasta will definitely try this recipe, sounds delicious.
shelly peterson says
August 7, 2017 at 5:13 AMWhat a delicious looking pasta dish. I would love to try it.
rochelle haynes says
August 10, 2017 at 8:38 AMLooking good love to try this i love salads
Cynthia R says
August 11, 2017 at 1:09 PMI love that shaped pasta. This looks so good. I just love fresh good tomatoes and spinach.
Julie Wood says
August 12, 2017 at 9:37 AMI love this recipe to make Orecchiette with Tomatoes, Beans and Spinach! I love making pasta dishes and this is such a good one and looks so delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
Joseph Gersch says
August 13, 2017 at 4:33 AMThis looks fresh , delicious and easy to make. Ill try it for dinner
Dina L says
August 13, 2017 at 11:34 PMThis looks delicious! I love vegetarian pasta and especially love tomatoes, beans and spinach!
Karen D says
August 15, 2017 at 8:42 AMLooks so great! Coincidentally, cooked orecchiette last night!
Rosie says
August 22, 2017 at 1:07 PMI would love a trip to Italy and sample the foods from areas like Florence. I haven’t had orecchiette in ages, I would like to try this brand, this pasta dish looks so good!
Amy D says
January 6, 2018 at 2:29 PMI’ve never cooked with this shaped-style pasta. The recipe is wonderful and something I could pack for lunch for my daughter and husband.