Tuscan Pasta with Lemon Sauce

By Zopmama

Fresh healthy summer style pasta. Original recipe from Weis Markets Healthy Bites volume 59.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. (3 1/2 cups cooked) whole grain penne pasta
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp. lemon zest
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 6 oz. baby spinach
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 (15 oz.) can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced into ribbons

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add oil garlic, pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice and sun-dried tomatoes.

Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the hot pasta water. Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with spinach and beans; stirring gently until spinach is wilted. Add reserved pasta water if needed.

Top with Parmesan cheese, garnish with fresh basil and serve.