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Pasta with spinach, garbanzos and raisins

April 28, 2026

Recipe

Garbanzo beans have a slightly nutty flavor that complements the spinach and raisins in this healthy pasta recipe.

Serves 6

The key to this recipe is to have the pasta and sauce done at the same time so that they don't overcook. This is a great recipe for two cooks in the kitchen.

Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10-12 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Add the garbanzos and vegetable broth. Stir the sauce until warmed through. Add the raisins and spinach. Heat just until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Don't overcook.

Divide the pasta among the plates. Top each serving with 1/6 of the sauce, 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and peppercorns to taste. Serve right away.

8 ounces (about 3 cups) dry bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 of a 19-ounce can of low sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup unsalted vegetable broth
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Cracked black peppercorns, to taste

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1 Fats and oils Fruits 2 Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish 1/2 Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

2 Carbohydrates 1 Fats 1/2 Fruits 1/2 Protein and dairy Sweets 1/2 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 294 Calories 51 g Total carbohydrate 1 g Cholesterol 6.5 g Dietary fiber 3.5 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium Protein 1 g Saturated fat 1 1/2 cup Serving size 56 mg Sodium Total fat