Review: Pasta, Beans & Greens April '01

[jldill]

I just made this dish and was pleased with it. It was tastier than I expected, and it's pretty quick to make. I did add a little extra pasta (+~1/4 cup), but otherwise followed the recipe as written. As the article it's in intends, it's the kind of thing you can make on the spur of the moment -- if you keep the pantry and freezer stocked. You could also add sausage, if you want the meat.

[LGBurns]

Thanks so much for the review. I was considering making this next week. Now I'm decided. Thanks again!

[misstapioca]

I enjoyed this recipe. It was tasty and filling. One serving only 5 WW points. Makes a wonderful lunch with a salad. i made it as directed except i put the whole package of spinach in instead of just 1/2. i love spinach!

[Peggy]

Had this for dinner tonight and it was so easy to make and very tasty. I had some leftover sausage in the freezer that I threw in and I also used the entire box of frozen spinach and alittle extra pasta. A quick meal for a busy day!

Peggy

[aggie94]

I made this last night for dinner and wasn't crazy about it, although the flavors were good. This was more like a pasta, beans, and greens soup to me -- too much broth and liquid from the tomatoes. Next time, I would cut back the liquid and add more beans and pasta. Oh, and I used fresh spinach instead of frozen. It does get a plus for being quick and easy to throw together, though.

[LGBurns]

I finally made this last night. I definitely thought it did not call for enough pasta or spinach (1/2 cup dry pasta and 1/3 cup spinach for 4 people? I don't think so). I added twice as much pasta and spinach as it called for and was very pleased with the results--it wasn't soupy at all and it was very flavorful. We had it with feta cheese, which was delicious with the spinach. This is a definite repeater, especially since it is so easy.