Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese

By Merichef342

from my cooking light collection

Ingredients

• 8 cups coarsely chopped spinach leaves
• 4 cups hot cooked cavatappi (about 6 ounces uncooked spiral-shaped pasta)
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Asiago cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• Cracked black pepper (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper, if desired.