Sautéed Spinach, Tomatoes And Cannellini Beans

This is a quick and easy meatless meal. Great for a weeknight dinner. It’s colorful and flavorful! This also serves well as a side dish paired with beef, chicken, or pork.

Ingredients

2 16oz containers or bags baby spinach cleaned
2 15 oz can cannellini beans – drained
1-pint cherry tomatoes- cleaned and cut in ½
4 large garlic cloves chopped
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Cover the bottom of a large skillet with EVOO.
2. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté till garlic is golden.
3. Add the beans and tomatoes. Add more salt and pepper. Sauté about 5 minutes
4. Add the spinach. Drizzle more EVOO. Cook till wilted. Taste and adjust seasonings.
5. Serve with warm Italian bread.

About The Author

Vivian Sciortino

Vivian Sciortino is the heart and soul behind Nonna’s Recipe—a culinary corner of the internet that beautifully captures her love for traditional Italian cooking. Born into a family rich in Old-World traditions, Vivian grew up in a kitchen filled with the aromas of simmering tomato sauces, freshly baked bread, and her grandmother’s secrets. As a passionate home cook, she began sharing these cherished family recipes online to celebrate her heritage and ensure those timeless flavors live on. Her writing blends warm storytelling with clear, step-by-step instructions, making authentic Italian dishes like Sunday gravy, meatball sugo, and her much-loved lasagna accessible to both seasoned cooks and beginners alike. Over the years, Vivian’s approachable style and deep respect for her family’s culinary roots have won her a loyal following—turning humble, home-cooked meals into beloved traditions in kitchens around the world.

Sautéed Spinach, Tomatoes And Cannellini Beans

Ingredients

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About The Author

Vivian Sciortino

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