A delicious Italian white bean and spinach stew- very hearty and incredibly quick to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, diced
• 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) white beans
• 1/2 cup pasta
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

• saute shallots and garlic in olive oil over medium heat, add broth, tomatoes, beans and spices, bring to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 12-15 minutes, until pasta reaches desired tenderness. Add spinach, cook until wilted.

Notes

• Serve with a loaf of crusty bread
• Is vegetarian if you use vegetable broth