Tomato, Spinach and Butter Beans is a fast and filling vegetarian dish. Butter beans are large and nutrient packed. This recipe is the first time I have ever tired them and I was super happy I did.
I originally found this recipe in my Taste of Home Healthy Cooking 2016 Annual Recipes Cookbook.
Cost Per Serving $3.60 as of October 2022
If you have zero ingredients then this recipe will cost about $14.40.
If you have a stocked pantry this dish will cost about $9.74.
- Cost per serving reduces to $2.44.
I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.
Stove Top
Recipe serves: 4
Serving Size: About 1 1/4 cup tomato mixture and 2 oz pasta
Equipment needed: 1 pot for pasta and 1 sauté pan
Total time: 20 minutes
Equipment
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. If you have a stocked pantry you will save $3.88.
Pantry & Spices
Total: $3.88 as of October 2022
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Italian seasoning $1.00
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olive oil $2.88
Grocery
Total: $10.52 as of October 2022
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1 onion $0.78
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1 bulb garlic $0.54
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1 can diced tomatoes 28 oz $1.36
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1 can butter beans $1.16
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6 oz fresh spinach $2.98
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1 box medium shell pasta 16 oz $0.92
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1 tub grated parmesan cheese $2.78
Let's prep!
| 1 tablespoon olive oil |
| 1 onion |
| 2 garlic cloves |
| 1 can petite diced tomato 28 oz |
| butter beans 16 oz |
| 6 ounces fresh spinach |
| 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning |
| 1/2 teaspoon pepper |
| 8 oz shell pasta |
| 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
- Gather all of the ingredients and measuring tools
- Mince 2 garlic cloves; set aside
- Rinse butter beans in a colander; set aside.
- Dice 1 onion; set aside
Let's cook!
- Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
- Bring pot of water to boil. Cook 8 oz pasta to package directions.
- In a sauté pan heat oil over medium heat then add onion for 4 – 5 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add:
- Butter beans
- Tomatoes
- 6 cups of spinach (6 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook 2 – 4 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Serve tomato bean mixture over pasta with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 2 under $45 – Menu 3
